Tensions have risen in Minnesota following a noticeable increase in federal immigration enforcement activity across the state. According to federal officials, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has expanded operations in the Twin Cities region as part of a broader enforcement effort, prompting concern among community members, local leaders, and educators about the scale and visibility of the presence.
The situation intensified after the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman, Renee Good, during an ICE operation earlier this month. Federal authorities have stated that the agent involved acted in self-defense, while city officials, family members, and eyewitnesses have called for a full and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. The incident remains under federal review and has become a focal point for public debate over accountability and the conduct of immigration enforcement.
In the days following the shooting, federal agents were reported to be operating near several Minneapolis schools, including Roosevelt High School. Educators and union representatives said students and staff were exposed to chemical irritants during a confrontation involving federal agents, leading Minneapolis Public Schools to temporarily suspend classes out of concern for student and staff safety. Federal officials have said they are reviewing reports related to these events…