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Protests Erupt After ICE Agent Kills Renee Good in Minneapolis

Democracy Now!January 13, 202612 min93,607 views
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Fatal ICE Shooting and Released Footage

  • πŸŽ₯ Newly released footage shows Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, calmly telling an ICE agent, "I'm not mad at you," moments before being fatally shot.
  • πŸš— The encounter, recorded by ICE agent Jonathan Ross on his cell phone, depicts Good sitting in her car as Ross circles her vehicle.
  • πŸ—£οΈ In the video, Good's wife, Becca, also speaks to Ross, with Ross heard saying, "Effing bitch," after the shooting.

ICE Agent's Background and Official Narratives

  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« ICE agent Jonathan Ross is identified as a firearms instructor who reportedly defended white supremacists online and is described as a hardcore conservative Christian and MAGA supporter.
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Ross's background includes deployment to Iraq before joining Border Patrol and then ICE.
  • πŸ€₯ Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is criticized for doubling down on allegations that Good was engaged in "domestic terrorism," a claim civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong calls a lie.

Protests and Calls for Justice

  • ✊ Tens of thousands protested nationwide, led by the "ICE out for good" campaign, demanding justice for Renee Good.
  • βš–οΈ Levy Armstrong criticizes the federal government's narrative, stating they are "working overtime to justify the brutal murder of Renee Good."
  • 🚫 The FBI initially prevented state and local authorities from participating in the investigation, leading to calls for local officials to take control and arrest Ross.

Federal Government Actions and Retaliation Concerns

  • 🚨 The attorney for Renee Good's family alleges that the federal government is intentionally unleashing ICE agents in "democratically cities" as retaliation.
  • 🏫 Reports indicate ICE agents have been seen physically abusing children and pepper-spraying students at Minneapolis public schools.
  • 🚫 Lawmakers attempting to visit a regional ICE headquarters near Minneapolis were denied access, despite federal law prohibiting such blockages.

Contradictions and Hate Speech Allegations

  • πŸ’” Renee Good's wife, Becca, stated, "We had whistles, they had guns," highlighting the power imbalance.
  • 🀯 Levy Armstrong points out contradictions in Ross's background, including being married to a Filipino immigrant while allegedly harboring hateful views.
  • ⚠️ The attorney suggests Ross's actions demonstrated hate towards women, viewing a defenseless woman as a threat.
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