Federal agents deployed tear gas during a tense confrontation with protesters in Minneapolis on January 13, 2026, near the site where a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot 32-year-old Renee Good one week prior. The incident has reignited nationwide debates about law enforcement practices and immigration policies.
Good’s death on January 6 sparked demonstrations in at least 18 cities this week, including Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Kansas City. Protesters are demanding accountability for what many describe as systemic overreach by federal agencies. Minneapolis residents reported hearing sustained crowd noise and seeing smoke plumes before the tear gas dispersal.
Local community leader Amir Hassan told KhabarAsia: 'This isn’t just about one tragedy – it’s about years of unresolved tensions between federal authorities and marginalized communities.' Meanwhile, Department of Homeland Security officials emphasized their commitment to 'maintaining public safety during lawful demonstrations.'
The developments come as Congress prepares to review proposed ICE reform legislation this spring, with political analysts predicting heated debates about the balance between national security and civil liberties.
