Minneapolis Mayor Addresses Tensions Following ICE Shooting

On Thursday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey indicated that the already tense situation might escalate further, emphasizing his commitment to “not take the bait” from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

The unrest began on Wednesday when protests erupted in Minneapolis and nationwide after 37-year-old Renee Good was shot and killed by ICE agents. Good had blocked the vehicle’s path with her own car and drove forward as agents surrounded her. When CBS Evening News host Tony Dokoupil asked Frey about efforts to ease the escalating tensions, he avoided giving a direct response, instead highlighting the protests where demonstrators have likened federal agents to “Nazis.”

Dokoupil asked, “What are you doing to calm the situation?”

“I appreciate that right now, everyone in Minneapolis is united in supporting our immigrant communities, ensuring safety, and, importantly, not taking the bait,” Frey replied. He noted that these protests differ significantly from those in 2020, explaining that the current atmosphere reflects a collective awareness that ICE might be trying to provoke negative reactions to justify a larger military presence in the city.

After the shooting, an outraged Frey called for ICE to “remove” personnel from Minneapolis. He refuted the Trump administration’s claim that Good’s actions amounted to domestic terrorism, asserting that she was merely trying to leave.

The administration, including President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, claimed that Good acted in self-defense during the incident. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem reported that one of their employees had previously been targeted in a vehicle incident involving an anti-ICE group.

Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed concerns over possible federal overreach and declared that Minnesota has “never been at war with the federal government.” He later authorized the Minnesota National Guard to assist local law enforcement, indicating a readiness to address the situation.

Meanwhile, some Republicans, including Illinois Representative Mary Miller, have encouraged President Trump to consider invoking the Insurrection Act against Walz.

According to DHS, the number of vehicle attacks against federal law enforcement officers in 2025 had soared, with ICE agents experiencing a 1,300% increase in such assaults compared to the previous year.