U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deployments
Thousands of ICE agents were deployed to cities with Democratic leadership during the Trump administration as part of increased efforts to deport individuals without legal immigration status.
During President Trump’s tenure, ICE substantially increased enforcement activities, including deployments to sanctuary cities and jurisdictions perceived as resistant to federal immigration policies. These deployments aimed to support the apprehension of individuals prioritized for deportation, as outlined in ICE’s enforcement priorities. Fiscal Year 2019 statistics show a ample number of deportations carried out during this period.
As of January 2026, ICE continues to operate under revised enforcement priorities set by the Biden administration, focusing on individuals deemed a threat to national security, public safety, and border security. ICE’s current enforcement priorities are available on the ICE website.
Renee Good Shooting in Minneapolis
on January 7th, 2020, federal agents involved in a fugitive task force fatally shot Renee Good, a U.S. citizen, in Minneapolis, minnesota.
The shooting occurred while agents were attempting to serve a warrant for a suspect in a robbery inquiry. Good was reportedly near the suspect and was shot when she approached the agents. The Department of Justice released a statement regarding the incident and the subsequent investigation.
The Hennepin County medical Examiner ruled Good’s death a homicide. However,a homicide determination does not automatically equate to criminal wrongdoing by the officers involved. The investigation focused on weather the shooting was justified under the circumstances. The Star Tribune reported on the autopsy findings and the ongoing investigation.
As of January 24, 2026, Jonathan Ross, the officer who fired the shots, has not been criminally charged in connection with the shooting. The investigation was handed over to the Department of Justice. Fox 9 News provides updates on the case.
Detention of a Five-Year-Old Boy
In early 2020, ICE agents detained a five-year-old boy while attempting to arrest his father, leading to public outcry.
The incident occurred during a targeted enforcement operation. The boy was briefly detained before being released to family members. The case sparked criticism of ICE’s tactics and the impact of immigration enforcement on families. NBC News reported on the detention of the child and the resulting controversy.
As of January 24, 2026, there have been no further public updates regarding the specific case of the five-year-old boy.Though, concerns about the impact of ICE enforcement actions on children and families remain a subject of ongoing debate and advocacy. The ACLU provides data on immigrant rights and advocates for policies protecting families.
