Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Minneapolis, the scene of the shooting, while protests also took place in cities like Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Reuters reported that Minneapolis witnessed a particularly large turnout.
The Trump administration maintains that the officer acted in self-defense after the woman allegedly attempted to attack officers with her vehicle. However, protestors and Minneapolis officials dispute this narrative, asserting that video evidence contradicts the administration’s claims and that the woman was not in danger.
Separately, protesters in Philadelphia are calling for a decrease in ICE personnel and accountability for their actions. Representative Angie Craig of Minnesota stated that the Department of Homeland Security is aware of the alleged violations of federal law by ICE.
Mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey, strongly criticized President Donald Trump's actions and the unrest following the incident. He declared Minneapolis a safe city and vowed to respond appropriately to the situation.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 17, at an ICE operation in Minneapolis. Details surrounding the shooting remain disputed, with local and federal officials offering contrasting accounts.
The Department of Homeland Security stated the woman allegedly attempted to attack ICE officers with her vehicle, leading to the officer firing at her from within the vehicle in self-defense.
Minneapolis officials have rejected this account, characterizing the shooting as an unjustified use of force, and have called for the removal of federal immigration officers from the city.