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Years before federal immigration agents shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, reporter Lila Hassan began investigating ICE’s history of deadly force. ICE’s January 7 shooting of Good resembles many of the shootings Hassan reviewed.
What Can ICE’s History of Deadly Force Tell Us About the Renee Good Shooting?
Journalist Lila Hassan spent years investigating how the agency deploys force — and how it treats agents who open fire.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Years before federal immigration agents shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, reporter Lila Hassan began investigating ICE’s history of deadly force. ICE’s January 7 shooting of Good resembles many of the shootings Hassan reviewed.
In Minneapolis, violence and unrest followed George Floyd’s murder in 2020. Since then, residents and law enforcement have worked together to rebuild community safety and trust.
Community leaders now fear that the killing of Renee Nicole Good could undo that progress.
Community leaders now fear that the killing of Renee Nicole Good could undo that progress.
It Took Years to Rebuild Trust in Minneapolis After George Floyd. Then ICE Came.
Community organizers fear that ICE's shooting of Renee Good could erode fragile gains made between residents and law enforcement.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:11 PM
In Minneapolis, violence and unrest followed George Floyd’s murder in 2020. Since then, residents and law enforcement have worked together to rebuild community safety and trust.
Community leaders now fear that the killing of Renee Nicole Good could undo that progress.
Community leaders now fear that the killing of Renee Nicole Good could undo that progress.
The latest analysis from the Gun Violence Data Hub dives into trends from the fourth quarter of 2025.
By the Numbers: Gun Violence in Q4 2025
Our quarterly analysis from the Gun Violence Data Hub dives into the latest trends.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM
The latest analysis from the Gun Violence Data Hub dives into trends from the fourth quarter of 2025.
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Shootings plunging, gun sales dipping, data on ICE raid uses of force — we're tracking all this and more in my quarterly @thetrace.org data roundup, 92 Days In Gun Violence
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January 13, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Shootings plunging, gun sales dipping, data on ICE raid uses of force — we're tracking all this and more in my quarterly @thetrace.org data roundup, 92 Days In Gun Violence
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A violence interrupter in Minneapolis got an alert about a shooting last week.
Then it updated: officer-involved.
“We automatically thought ICE.”
The aftermath illustrates how federal enforcement actions can undermine local public safety.
My latest for @thetrace.org
Then it updated: officer-involved.
“We automatically thought ICE.”
The aftermath illustrates how federal enforcement actions can undermine local public safety.
My latest for @thetrace.org
It Took Years to Rebuild Trust in Minneapolis After George Floyd. Then ICE Came.
Community organizers fear that ICE's shooting of Renee Good could erode fragile gains made between residents and law enforcement.
www.thetrace.org
January 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
A violence interrupter in Minneapolis got an alert about a shooting last week.
Then it updated: officer-involved.
“We automatically thought ICE.”
The aftermath illustrates how federal enforcement actions can undermine local public safety.
My latest for @thetrace.org
Then it updated: officer-involved.
“We automatically thought ICE.”
The aftermath illustrates how federal enforcement actions can undermine local public safety.
My latest for @thetrace.org
Community organizers in Minneapolis fear that ICE's shooting of Renee Good could erode fragile gains made between residents and law enforcement.
It Took Years to Rebuild Trust in Minneapolis After George Floyd. Then ICE Came.
Community organizers fear that ICE's shooting of Renee Good could erode fragile gains made between residents and law enforcement.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Community organizers in Minneapolis fear that ICE's shooting of Renee Good could erode fragile gains made between residents and law enforcement.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani enters office with the city’s lowest gun violence rate on record. But rather than riding that wave, he’s preparing to overhaul the machinery of public safety itself.
Mamdani Plans to Rewrite New York City’s Public Safety Playbook
The new mayor has promised to focus on prevention. Here’s what experts think of his ideas.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:17 AM
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani enters office with the city’s lowest gun violence rate on record. But rather than riding that wave, he’s preparing to overhaul the machinery of public safety itself.
Renee Good wasn’t the first person whom federal agents shot during an immigration enforcement action. But her killing, and what followed, sparked an outpouring of anger that had been building for months.
Bulletin: What Are the Roadblocks to Prosecuting Federal Immigration Agents?
Last week, an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis, setting off a national firestorm. The outrage didn’t ease when, one day later, Border Patrol shot and injured two people…
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January 12, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Renee Good wasn’t the first person whom federal agents shot during an immigration enforcement action. But her killing, and what followed, sparked an outpouring of anger that had been building for months.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani enters office with the city’s lowest gun violence rate on record. But rather than riding that wave, he’s preparing to overhaul the machinery of public safety itself.
Mamdani Plans to Rewrite New York City’s Public Safety Playbook
The new mayor has promised to focus on prevention. Here’s what experts think of his ideas.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani enters office with the city’s lowest gun violence rate on record. But rather than riding that wave, he’s preparing to overhaul the machinery of public safety itself.
Videos appear to contradict the White House’s defense of a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
Immigration Agents Are Shooting People. Is It Legal?
A law professor explains whether the agent who fatally shot Renee Good could face prosecution.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Videos appear to contradict the White House’s defense of a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
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"Deadly force is also only allowed when no reasonable alternative exists. In the Good case, there seemed to be reasonable alternatives, like stepping out of the car’s path."
Immigration Agents Are Shooting People. Is It Legal?
A law professor explains whether the agent who fatally shot Renee Good could face prosecution.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:19 AM
"Deadly force is also only allowed when no reasonable alternative exists. In the Good case, there seemed to be reasonable alternatives, like stepping out of the car’s path."
Federal officials say the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis was justified.
Video evidence tells a more complicated story.
After immigration agents killed Good, a law professor explains when deadly force is allowed and whether the shooter could be charged.
Video evidence tells a more complicated story.
After immigration agents killed Good, a law professor explains when deadly force is allowed and whether the shooter could be charged.
Immigration Agents Are Shooting People. Is It Legal?
A law professor explains whether the agent who fatally shot Renee Good could face prosecution.
www.thetrace.org
January 12, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Federal officials say the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis was justified.
Video evidence tells a more complicated story.
After immigration agents killed Good, a law professor explains when deadly force is allowed and whether the shooter could be charged.
Video evidence tells a more complicated story.
After immigration agents killed Good, a law professor explains when deadly force is allowed and whether the shooter could be charged.
When and how ICE agents use deadly force has long been shrouded in secrecy.
Armed and Untouchable: ICE’s History of Deadly Force
Nemesia Martinez was working at one of Mississippi’s dozens of poultry plants on July 20, 2016, when she missed a call from her neighbor. It was 9 p.m., and her shift defeathering and extracting the…
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January 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
When and how ICE agents use deadly force has long been shrouded in secrecy.
“Everything about these incidents indicates that these are probably shootings that did not need to happen,” Christy Lopez, a former senior civil rights litigator at the Justice Department who now teaches at Georgetown Law, said after examining The Trace’s list in December.
How Many People Have Been Shot in ICE Raids?
The Trace is tracking gun incidents connected to Trump’s immigration crackdown. Know of one? Please be in touch.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:46 PM
“Everything about these incidents indicates that these are probably shootings that did not need to happen,” Christy Lopez, a former senior civil rights litigator at the Justice Department who now teaches at Georgetown Law, said after examining The Trace’s list in December.
Federal immigration agents claimed they shot and killed Renee Good because she tried to run them over with her car. A law professor told The Trace about the policies governing use of force with moving vehicles and fleeing suspects. thetr.ac/22sk2
January 10, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Federal immigration agents claimed they shot and killed Renee Good because she tried to run them over with her car. A law professor told The Trace about the policies governing use of force with moving vehicles and fleeing suspects. thetr.ac/22sk2
Videos appear to contradict the White House’s defense of a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
Immigration Agents Are Shooting People. Is It Legal?
A law professor explains whether the agent who fatally shot Renee Good could face prosecution.
www.thetrace.org
January 9, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Videos appear to contradict the White House’s defense of a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
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The Trace has been tracking shootings related to Trump's immigration crackdown. With Portland, we're at 16. Please see our tracker for more detail @jenmascia.bsky.social @bychipbrownlee.com
Two people were injured in a shooting involving Customs and Border Protection agents in Portland, Oregon. It was at least the 16th incident in which immigration agents shot someone since Trump's crackdown began.
Our full tracker is here: thetr.ac/zVTw8
Our full tracker is here: thetr.ac/zVTw8
January 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The Trace has been tracking shootings related to Trump's immigration crackdown. With Portland, we're at 16. Please see our tracker for more detail @jenmascia.bsky.social @bychipbrownlee.com
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We've identified 16 incidents in which immigration agents opened fire and 15 incidents in which agents held someone at gunpoint since President Trump's crackdown began last year.
4 people have been killed, including Renee Good. 7 others have been injured www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
4 people have been killed, including Renee Good. 7 others have been injured www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
January 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
We've identified 16 incidents in which immigration agents opened fire and 15 incidents in which agents held someone at gunpoint since President Trump's crackdown began last year.
4 people have been killed, including Renee Good. 7 others have been injured www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
4 people have been killed, including Renee Good. 7 others have been injured www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
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Including yesterday's shooting of two people in Portland, The Trace has identified 44 incidents of use of force by federal immigration agents since January 2025.
That includes 16 shootings, 4 of which were fatal. Seven other people have been wounded.
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That includes 16 shootings, 4 of which were fatal. Seven other people have been wounded.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Including yesterday's shooting of two people in Portland, The Trace has identified 44 incidents of use of force by federal immigration agents since January 2025.
That includes 16 shootings, 4 of which were fatal. Seven other people have been wounded.
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That includes 16 shootings, 4 of which were fatal. Seven other people have been wounded.
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ICE has a chilling history of shootings — though when and how its agents use deadly force has long been shrouded in secrecy.
Bulletin: Immigration Enforcement Shootings Spark Outrage Across the Country
Renee Nicole Good was, among many other things, a mom, daughter, and poet. Her father said she “had a good life, but a hard life,” and her mother described her as “one of the kindest people I’ve ever…
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January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
ICE has a chilling history of shootings — though when and how its agents use deadly force has long been shrouded in secrecy.
Two people were injured in a shooting involving Customs and Border Protection agents in Portland, Oregon. It was at least the 16th incident in which immigration agents shot someone since Trump's crackdown began.
Our full tracker is here: thetr.ac/zVTw8
Our full tracker is here: thetr.ac/zVTw8
January 9, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Two people were injured in a shooting involving Customs and Border Protection agents in Portland, Oregon. It was at least the 16th incident in which immigration agents shot someone since Trump's crackdown began.
Our full tracker is here: thetr.ac/zVTw8
Our full tracker is here: thetr.ac/zVTw8
Update: As of January 8, The Trace has identified 15 incidents in which immigration agents shot someone and another 15 incidents in which agents held someone at gunpoint since Trump's crackdown began. Renee Good was one of four people who have been killed. Another five people have been injured.
How Many People Have Been Shot in ICE Raids?
The Trace is tracking gun incidents connected to Trump’s immigration crackdown. Know of one? Please be in touch.
thetr.ac
January 8, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Update: As of January 8, The Trace has identified 15 incidents in which immigration agents shot someone and another 15 incidents in which agents held someone at gunpoint since Trump's crackdown began. Renee Good was one of four people who have been killed. Another five people have been injured.
In light of the killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a U.S. citizen and Minnesota resident, Lila Hassan's 2024 investigation into ICE shootings is newly relevant.
Read why this sort of violence isn’t new to ICE — and how the agency’s use-of-force history has been shrouded in secrecy.
Read why this sort of violence isn’t new to ICE — and how the agency’s use-of-force history has been shrouded in secrecy.
Armed and Untouchable: ICE’s History of Deadly Force
Nemesia Martinez was working at one of Mississippi’s dozens of poultry plants on July 20, 2016, when she missed a call from her neighbor. It was 9 p.m., and her shift defeathering and extracting the…
www.thetrace.org
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
In light of the killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a U.S. citizen and Minnesota resident, Lila Hassan's 2024 investigation into ICE shootings is newly relevant.
Read why this sort of violence isn’t new to ICE — and how the agency’s use-of-force history has been shrouded in secrecy.
Read why this sort of violence isn’t new to ICE — and how the agency’s use-of-force history has been shrouded in secrecy.
Zohran Mamdani has promised to focus New York City’s public safety policy on prevention. Here’s what experts think of the new mayor’s plan: thetr.ac/LIMYl
January 8, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Zohran Mamdani has promised to focus New York City’s public safety policy on prevention. Here’s what experts think of the new mayor’s plan: thetr.ac/LIMYl
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The Trace has identified 14 shootings by federal immigration agents as of January 7.
They include the shootings of three people observing or documenting ICE raids.
www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
They include the shootings of three people observing or documenting ICE raids.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The Trace has identified 14 shootings by federal immigration agents as of January 7.
They include the shootings of three people observing or documenting ICE raids.
www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
They include the shootings of three people observing or documenting ICE raids.
www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...