Homeland Security says it will send hundreds more federal officers to Minnesota as protests continue following the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent, expanding the federal presence in the Minneapolis area.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced it will deploy hundreds of additional federal agents to Minnesota as part of its expanding enforcement operations, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday.
The decision comes amid widespread protests and heightened tensions following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis earlier this month.
New Federal Deployment
Noem said the additional officers will arrive in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area Sunday and Monday to bolster the safety of ICE and Border Patrol personnel already operating in the region. Some 2,000 federal officers had already been deployed, marking what DHS described as its largest operation ever in the state.
Officials have framed the surge as necessary to support ongoing immigration enforcement work and protect federal agents amid protests and disruptions. Noem told Fox News that reinforcing the operation will help agents carry out their duties “safely,” especially as demonstrations continue in Minnesota and elsewhere.
Background: Controversial Shooting and Protests
The government’s decision follows the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a local resident and community volunteer, by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. The incident has sparked mass protests across the U.S., with demonstrators demanding accountability and federal restraint.
Minnesota officials have called the shooting unjustified and highlighted bystander video that they say shows Good’s vehicle turning away from officers when she was shot. Federal authorities maintain the agent acted in self-defense, asserting that Good’s vehicle posed a threat after approaching law enforcement personnel.
Nationwide Response
The announcement has drawn nationwide attention, with rallies and demonstrations continuing in major cities. Many activists and local leaders have criticized the federal response, arguing that deploying more agents could escalate tensions and further strain community-federal relations.
At the same time, DHS officials emphasize their commitment to enforcing immigration laws and protecting their personnel amid ongoing protests.
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