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House Speaker Defends ICE Amid Controversy and Violence

1/16/2026

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House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, asserting that ICE agents do not need oversight while enforcing federal law.
Johnson criticized Democrats for seeking to limit ICE funding, claiming it threatens national security.
Reports indicate a young protester was left permanently blind after being shot by a Homeland Security agent.
Influential figures on the religious right are reportedly calling for prayers for Kristi Noem and ICE instead of the victims of violence.
The Justice Department has found no basis for investigating Good's death.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, asserting that ICE agents do not need oversight while enforcing federal law.
Johnson criticized Democrats for seeking to limit ICE funding, claiming it threatens national security.
Reports indicate a young protester was left permanently blind after being shot by a Homeland Security agent.
Influential figures on the religious right are reportedly calling for prayers for Kristi Noem and ICE instead of the victims of violence.
The Justice Department has found no basis for investigating Good's death.