Thursday, January 8, 2026

More Agents Head to Minnesota as U.S. Takes Over Shooting Investigation

Fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis raises questions over jurisdiction and state prosecution | AP News (Thanks to Sonia for these)

More Agents Head to Minnesota as U.S. Takes Over Shooting Investigation - The New York Times

A day after an ICE agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis, the governor activated the state’s National Guard, and 100 more federal agents were also being deployed.

U.S. Border Patrol Agents Shoot 2 in Portland During Traffic Stop - The New York Times

The shooting in a city previously targeted by the Trump administration came as Minneapolis grappled with a federal agent’s killing of a woman a day earlier.

Noem Defends ICE Agent in Minneapolis Shooting and Attacks Mamdani - The New York Times

During a visit to New York, the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, criticized the city’s policies that prevent police officers from helping immigration agents.

Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis - The New York Times

An analysis of footage from three camera angles show that the vehicle appears to be turning away from a federal officer as he opened fire.

Court Records Reveal ICE Agent Jonathan Ross’s Previous Dragging Incident - The New York Times

The agent who shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday was pulled about 100 yards by a car last year while firing a stun gun at the driver.

Amid Protests, ICE Told Agents to Take ‘Decisive Action’ if Threatened - The New York Times

The guidance comes as immigration officers have been met with increasingly hostile protesters in cities.

Renee Good former in-law says she should have minded her own business (interesting article because the headline's impression doesn't capture the full thoughts or feelings of her brother-in-law)