Eight people have died in dealings with ICE so far in 2026. These are their stories The high-profile killings of Minneapolis residents Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good are only two among many The Guardian - US · Jan 28
Trump 'Feels Even Worse' About Renee Good's Death Than Alex Pretti Because Her Parents Were 'Trump Fans' Trump said he felt 'even worse' about the death of Renee Good than that of Alex Pretti because Good's parents were Trump supporters, a comment that has intensified scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement. International Business Times UK · Jan 28
Minnesota ICE live updates: Border Patrol agents involved in Alex Pretti shooting put on leave Minnesota Governor Tim Walz questioned whether the agents are actually off the streets in an interview Wednesday night The Independent UK · Jan 28
Joe Biden finally comments on Minnesota ICE shootings and accuses Trump of going against nation’s ‘core values’ Former president, 82, has largely kept out of the public eye since revealing his cancer diagnosis last year The Independent UK · Jan 27
How government killings and kidnappings in Argentina drove mothers to resist and revolt − and eventually win A series of shootings by federal immigration agents, including two deaths in Minneapolis, have galvanized intense local and national protests against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations. Federal immigration agents killed Renee Nicole Good, 37 – a mother of three – and Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, weeks apart in… The Conversation · Jan 27
Anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis: Biden praises Minnesotans; Melania Trump calls for unity after Alex Pretti shooting Following two fatal ICE-linked shootings in Minneapolis, former President Joe Biden condemned the violence as a betrayal of American values, praising Minnesotans for speaking out. In contrast, First Lady Melania Trump urged for unity and peaceful protest, emphasizing the administration's efforts to de-escalate the situation. The Times of India · Jan 27
JD Vance Claims ICE Agents Have 'Absolute Immunity' Then Later Says He Didn't Mean That After claiming that the ICE has 'absolute immunity,' JD Vance issued a new statement contradicting what he said before amid criticisms because of deadly shootings. International Business Times UK · Jan 27
Billionaire Bill Ackman donates $10,000 to Alex Pretti’s family after giving same amount to ICE agent who shot Renee Good: 'Hedging his bets' In a surprising twist, billionaire Bill Ackman has stepped forward with a $10,000 donation to a fundraiser for Alex Pretti's family, who was tragically killed by ICE agents. This contribution mirrors his previous support for an ICE agent implicated in another contentious incident. The Times of India · Jan 27
Minneapolis sports commentator apologizes for paid protesters comment and announces ‘time off’ Paul Allen’s comments came when people were demonstrating against ICE’s killing of Renee Nicole Good The Guardian - US · Jan 27
White House backtracks initial claims about Alex Pretti after intense backlash Widely circulated video of Pretti’s killing by federal agents undercut earlier assertions of him being a gunman The Guardian - US · Jan 27
All of Trump's moves to ease political backlash in Minnesota Trump appears to be softening his tone after weeks of escalation in Minnesota. Axios · Jan 27
JD Vance tries to gaslight U.S. by backing away from his claims that ICE agents have ‘absolute immunity’ but the internet has receipts JD Vance wants you to forget what he said two weeks ago. We Got This Covered · Jan 26
Government shutdown odds by the end of this week hit 77% as Capitol Hill fractures over Minnesota shooting Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) highlighted that a government shutdown could “easily” be avoided if President Trump chose to remove the contentious DHS funding and have a stand-alone debate on ICE reforms. Fortune · Jan 26
Minnesota ICE live updates: Stephen Miller admits agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti may not have followed ‘protocol’ Two federal agents had reportedly fired shots during the confrontation that led to Pretti’s death The Independent UK · Jan 26
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Border Patrol chief blames Democrats and journalists for Minneapolis chaos – but dodges questions on fatal shooting ‘When someone chooses to listen to a politician, a so-called journalist... that spouts that type of vilification towards law enforcement or anything else… there are consequences,’ Greg Bovino says
The Independent UK · Jan 25 MTG defends protester shot by DHS and says people need to lose their ‘blinders’: ‘You are all being incited into civil war’ ‘Legally carrying a firearm is not the same as brandishing a firearm,’ the former Georgia congresswoman wrote
Axios · Jan 25 Trump officials stick "terrorist" label on Americans killed by DHS Minneapolis shooting victim committed "act of domestic terrorism," Noem says
The Guardian - US · Jan 25 FBI supervisor resigns after trying to investigate agent who shot Renee Good News of Tracee Mergen’s decision came before agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, another US citizen in Minneapolis
The Guardian - US · Jan 25 Fundraiser for Alex Pretti family raises over $1m after fatal shooting GoFundMe campaign quickly surpasses goal of $20,000 after federal agents killed US citizen in Minneapolis
The Times of India · Jan 25 Did Alex Pretti have a gun? Are ICE agents badly trained? Frequenly asked questions about Minneapolis shooting Alex Pretti's fatal shooting has again brought the spotlight on the poor training of ICE agents, and the whether they are fit to deal with protesters.
Axios · Jan 25 Man fatally shot in federal agent confrontation in South Minneapolis There have been multiple shootings involving federal agents in the city over the last month.
The Times of India · Jan 24 What is unlawful assembly? Why this order was issued after killing of 37-year-old man in Minneapolis An unlawful assembly order was issued in Minneapolis on Saturday after federal immigration agents fatally shot a 37-year-old man during an enforcement operation, a second deadly encounter in the city within weeks involving Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel. The order came amid growing public anger and intensifying protests against…
We Got This Covered · Jan 24 FBI agent quits after Trump officials try to blame the victim, Renee Good, in fatal ICE shooting Following order meets following your conscience.
The Times of India · Jan 24 Who is Tracee Mergen? FBI agent resigned after seeking probe into fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis An FBI agent who sought to investigate an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer involved in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old American woman Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, has resigned from the bureau, according to a report by The New York Times.
Salon · Jan 24 MAGA blindsided by ICE blowback MAGA’s whack-a-mole defense of immigration raids is backfiring