Minneapolis local officials are openly defying federal immigration enforcement and calling ICE agents “propagandists” after a fatal officer-involved shooting, while Kristi Noem labels the anti-federal backlash “domestic terrorism.”
Story Overview
- ICE agent fatally shoots 37-year-old woman during immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis
- Local Democrat officials publicly attack federal agents, calling their self-defense claims “propaganda”
- Minneapolis Mayor demands ICE agents “leave the city” despite ongoing federal operations
- Kristi Noem condemns local resistance to federal law enforcement as “domestic terrorism”
Federal Agents Under Attack From Local Democrats
ICE agents conducting targeted immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis faced a deadly situation when a 37-year-old woman weaponized her vehicle against federal officers. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed the driver attempted to run over officers, forcing an agent to fire in self-defense. The woman died from her injuries at Hennepin County Medical Center. However, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey immediately attacked the federal agents, calling their account “bull***” and demanded ICE leave his city entirely.
A woman is dead in #Minneapolis after being shot by a US immigration agent — and the city is shaken. DHS claims self-defence. The mayor calls it reckless abuse of power. Videos fuel anger as #ICE floods the streets. Truth matters. #Justice matters.#USNews Plz like & retweet pic.twitter.com/3DUMaHj5bs
— Askherbs (@askherb1) January 8, 2026
Sanctuary City Officials Undermine Federal Authority
Governor Tim Walz escalated the confrontation by publicly telling residents not to “believe this propaganda machine” when referring to federal law enforcement. The Democratic governor threatened to mobilize the National Guard while simultaneously undermining ICE operations designed to protect public safety. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara expressed concern about the shooting, despite acknowledging the woman was in a vehicle that could be used as a weapon against officers.
Conservative Leaders Defend Law and Order
Kristi Noem stepped forward to defend federal law enforcement, reportedly calling the anti-ICE backlash “domestic terrorism.” President Trump reviewed the available video evidence and confirmed the woman “violently, willfully, and viciously ran over the ICE Officer,” supporting the self-defense narrative. The incident occurred during expanded immigration enforcement operations under the Trump administration, which has prioritized removing dangerous individuals from American communities.
The FBI and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension have opened investigations into the use of force. This case highlights the dangerous obstruction sanctuary jurisdictions create when they actively work against federal immigration enforcement. Local officials’ inflammatory rhetoric against ICE agents performing their lawful duties threatens to incite further violence against federal law enforcement personnel.The shooting occurred less than a mile from where George Floyd died in 2020, a location that has become a focal point for anti-police activism. Minneapolis officials appear determined to repeat the same divisive tactics that previously led to widespread civil unrest and property destruction throughout their city.
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What we know so far about the fatal ICE shooting of a Minneapolis woman
Fatal shooting by ICE agent in Minneapolis raises questions about use of force
