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VP Vance Faces Backlash Over Immigration Claims and Shooting

1/25/2026

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Vice President JD Vance faces criticism from experts for allegedly lying about immigration enforcement practices and the shooting of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
Critics say Vance's claim of absolute immunity for federal agents is unfounded.
The Department of Justice says no criminal inquiry is pursued into the shooting.
Legal scholars contend immigration actions without warrants violate the Fourth Amendment, fueling backlash including the resignation of six prosecutors.

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Vice President JD Vance faces criticism from experts for allegedly lying about immigration enforcement practices and the shooting of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
Critics say Vance's claim of absolute immunity for federal agents is unfounded.
The Department of Justice says no criminal inquiry is pursued into the shooting.
Legal scholars contend immigration actions without warrants violate the Fourth Amendment, fueling backlash including the resignation of six prosecutors.