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Official lies after an ICE killing begin to backfire.
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, the fatal shooting of a woman by ICE agents has triggered mass demonstrations and presented the Trump administration with an unexpected test of its immigration strategy.
Footage captured by onlookers has undercut official statements and intensified questions about the level of force and use of high-tech tools being used, according to reports.
The shooting of Renee Macklin Good, identified by her mother, has drawn scrutiny. Eyewitnesses reportedly say she posed “no threat” at the time of the shooting, according to MPR News.
The incident is also raising questions about ICE agents wearing masks, with a judge expressing skepticism about the practice, a case that could have national implications, the Los Angeles Times reported.
The shooting occurred as Bovino is set to leave Minneapolis, and Border Patrol plans to reduce its presence in the city, officials say, according to NBC News.
The case has prompted discussion about eyewitness footage and its role in challenging official narratives. CNN reported on Minnesota’s escalating fights over eyewitness footage, noting the importance of video evidence in these situations.
A CBS News report on the ICE officer’s injuries drew ‘huge internal concern,’ according to The Guardian.
The shooting has also had ripple effects beyond Minneapolis. A Portland police officer was reassigned after comments on the Minneapolis shooting, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Former DHS officials and lawyers have cited challenges in explaining the deadly ICE shooting, according to WBFF. Shooting deaths have reportedly climbed in Trump’s mass deportation effort, PBS reported.
Meanwhile, just days after ownership of TikTok in the US changed hands, with several of the investors linked to President Trump, users reported widespread censorship of content critical of the administration and its allies. Tariq Nafi reports on the allegations, the tech backlash and the rise of rival platforms.
Bangladesh’s first post-Hasina elections are approaching amid deep political turbulence and growing fear within the country. After major newsrooms were attacked and journalists targeted by disinformation-driven violence, the country’s media finds itself on the front line of a volatile transition. Mahfuz Anam, the editor of a large English daily, tells us what that’s like.
Featuring: Mahfuz Anam – Editor, Daily Star
Published On 2 Feb 2026
