The Trump administration announced it would send "hundreds more" federal officers to Minneapolis following the death of a woman shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Fox News the additional agents would ensure the safety of ICE and Border Patrol personnel operating in Minneapolis.
The decision comes after protests erupted across the U.S. following the shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good on Wednesday. The Trump administration maintains the ICE agent acted in self-defense, while local officials assert Good posed no threat.
Noem stated the officers were expected to arrive "today and tomorrow," and warned against any interference with their operations. "If they conduct violent activities against law enforcement, if they impede our operations, that's a crime, and we will hold them accountable to those consequences," she said.
Protests against ICE enforcement have taken place in multiple cities, including Minneapolis, where demonstrators gathered on Saturday. The protests reflect ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement policies and the role of federal agents in local communities. The deployment of additional federal officers could potentially escalate these tensions.
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