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Trump's ICE Crisis: Betrays Base, Sparks GOP Exit

ICE Under Scrutiny After Fatal Shootings in Minneapolis; Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Withdraws

Minneapolis, MN – The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is facing increased scrutiny following two fatal shootings in Minneapolis, prompting criticism from legal experts, lawmakers, and the public. The incidents occurred during a surge of federal agents to Minnesota for a sweeping immigration crackdown. The Trump administration has been accused of misrepresenting the facts and refusing to cooperate with local investigators, according to Time.

On January 7, Renee Good was fatally shot by federal officers, followed by the death of Alex Pretti on Saturday. Video evidence suggests that federal agents may have ignored or defied protocol in both cases, Time reported. The Trump administration has responded by smearing the victims, according to Time. Across the state, immigration agents have been seen arresting US citizens and legal immigrants, Time reported.

The controversy surrounding ICE's actions has had political ramifications. Chris Madel, a Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota and the lawyer representing the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Macklin Good, ended his bid for the state's gubernatorial race. Madel stated he could no longer support "national Republicans' stated retribution on the citizens of our state," according to NPR News. He cited his inability to support the immigration crackdown happening in Minneapolis as the reason for his withdrawal.

Mark McCloskey, who gained notoriety in 2020 for brandishing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters in St. Louis, expressed concern over potential government overreach regarding gun rights. "Say goodbye to the Second Amendment," McCloskey said, according to Time. "Once again, the government is using crisis to take away your rights."

The events in Minnesota have fueled a broader debate about the role and conduct of ICE under the Trump administration. Critics argue that the agency is operating recklessly and outside the norms of law enforcement, Time reported.

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