Federal forces in Minnesota have been clashing with protesters for days after the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration agent sparked widespread outrage. Tear gas and eye irritants were used against activists on Tuesday, while students in suburban schools walked out to protest the Trump administration's immigration sweeps.
At least five prosecutors from the US Attorney's Office have quit amid controversy over how the Department of Justice is handling the investigation into Renee Good's death. Good, 37, was shot in the head while driving off in her car after being stopped by an immigration agent six days ago.
The Trump administration has defended the actions of the officer who shot Good, saying he acted in self-defense. However, local officials and Governor Tim Walz have panned this explanation based on videos of the confrontation. State and local authorities are separately investigating the incident and urging the public to share any evidence they may have.
As the situation continues to boil, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said that thousands of federal agents have been patrolling the city, having a significant impact on day-to-day life. The city has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to halt or limit the surge of immigration officers into Minnesota.
Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez is proposing to ban civil immigration enforcement around courthouses, hospitals, and other sensitive locations. Governor Tony Evers has expressed concerns that banning such actions could increase tensions with Washington.
The protests have turned violent as activists use orange whistles to warn the neighborhood of the presence of federal agents. A man in one instance scrubbed his eyes with snow after being sprayed by an agent, while others blew their own whistles in protest.
In Brooklyn Park, students walked out of school to protest the immigration enforcement operation. Similar protests have taken place in other communities across the state.
At least five prosecutors from the US Attorney's Office have quit amid controversy over how the Department of Justice is handling the investigation into Renee Good's death. Good, 37, was shot in the head while driving off in her car after being stopped by an immigration agent six days ago.
The Trump administration has defended the actions of the officer who shot Good, saying he acted in self-defense. However, local officials and Governor Tim Walz have panned this explanation based on videos of the confrontation. State and local authorities are separately investigating the incident and urging the public to share any evidence they may have.
As the situation continues to boil, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said that thousands of federal agents have been patrolling the city, having a significant impact on day-to-day life. The city has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to halt or limit the surge of immigration officers into Minnesota.
Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez is proposing to ban civil immigration enforcement around courthouses, hospitals, and other sensitive locations. Governor Tony Evers has expressed concerns that banning such actions could increase tensions with Washington.
The protests have turned violent as activists use orange whistles to warn the neighborhood of the presence of federal agents. A man in one instance scrubbed his eyes with snow after being sprayed by an agent, while others blew their own whistles in protest.
In Brooklyn Park, students walked out of school to protest the immigration enforcement operation. Similar protests have taken place in other communities across the state.
This whole situation is getting super messy. The fact that at least 5 prosecutors quit because they can't handle the controversy around Renee Good's death is a huge deal. I mean, you'd think that having a fair investigation would be a priority, but it sounds like people are too scared to touch this case.
like, the officer who shot that woman made a mistake, sure, but is it really worth clashing with federal agents over it? meanwhile, ppl are using tear gas on protesters...that's not cool. i'm all for holding people in power accountable, but let's try to do it without resorting to violence, okay? 
. can we just calm down for a sec? think about it, renee good's life was lost and now people are fighting back... i get that it's unfair what happened to her, but let's try not to make things worse, you feel? these protests are already causing a lot of disruption in the community 
. instead of focusing on who's right or wrong, can we talk about how to make sure something like this never happens again? maybe we can start by having more open and honest conversations between law enforcement and the communities they serve 
. let's try to find some common ground here... 
The fact that immigration agents are being used to enforce these sweeps is just so... extreme. And what's up with the whole "self-defense" excuse? It seems like they're just trying to cover their own backsides. 
I mean, I get why people are angry, but protests should be peaceful, you know? 
It's not like we haven't seen this before - remember when it was all about Black Lives Matter? 
What's next, are they going to start using tear gas in schools or something?! 
It's crazy how this is all affecting so many people's lives. I just wish we could all find a way to work together and make this country better for everyone. 
So there's this woman, Renee Good, and she gets shot by some immigration agent... like what a welcome party! Anyway, it's been days now and people are super upset 
. I mean, can you blame them? It's like they're saying "Hey, we've got a problem here!" But the Trump administration is all like "Nope, officer acted in self-defense" 
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... nope, wouldn't work.
And btw, who thought it was a good idea to use tear gas and eye irritants on protesters? That's just nasty stuff! 
. Guess we'll have to keep an eye on this situation... or should I say, keep our eyes peeled for some actual justice 
?
First they're shooting people, then they're using tear gas and eye irritants against protesters... it's like they're trying to suppress a movement that's meant to be about justice and equality. I mean, I get that the Trump administration's immigration policies are super divisive, but this is just crazy. I've seen videos of the protest in Minneapolis and it's not just angry people with signs, there are families with kids, elderly folks... they're all out here fighting for a cause. And now we're seeing students being forced to walk out of school because their parents are concerned about getting caught up in this mess. It's like we've become a country where police and immigration agents feel the need to crack down on anyone who dares to speak out against them? No, no way... 