In a video that has been circulating on social media, commentator Johnny Palmadessa asks a provocative question: “Are you paid more than an ICE agent?” — a reference to the ongoing controversy surrounding a deadly encounter between an ICE officer and a Minneapolis woman that has ignited local protests, national debate, and widespread scrutiny of federal law enforcement actions.
What Happened in Minneapolis
On January 7, 2026, a 37-year-old woman named Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an agent from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Video footage from the scene shows agents approaching her SUV, followed by a series of events that ended with one agent firing multiple shots into the vehicle. Good was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
The incident occurred against the backdrop of a larger federal immigration enforcement effort in the city, which had already prompted tension and protests. Officials said the operation was part of a crackdown tied to investigations of social-services fraud and immigration status reviews.
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