A brutal killing by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis has sent shockwaves through the community, with a video recording of the incident already circulating widely. On Wednesday, an ICE agent shot point-blank into the windshield of a car, killing the driver. The woman was believed to have been taking part in some capacity in a protest against ICE's massive operation in Minnesota.
The killing is just another example of the violent and impunity-ridden culture that ICE embodies. The agency has a history of shooting people 14 times since last January, with at least four fatalities reported. In multiple instances, officers have shot at people observing ICE raids and those attempting to drive away from them.
This latest incident is particularly shocking because it was captured on video from more than one angle. Footage shows the victim's car blocking a quiet street when ICE agents in a truck pull up and try to aggressively open the driver's car door. Despite any perceived danger, another officer pulls out a pistol and shoots directly into the windshield.
Ilhan Omar, a Democratic member of Congress, described the victim as "a legal observer." However, the Trump administration has already begun to spin the incident, claiming that the ICE agent acted in self-defense and fearing for his life. This narrative is utterly unfounded and ignores the fact that the officer had no apparent threat.
The killing serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by ICE's operations. The agency's aggressive tactics have made everyone in the country less safe. The Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the free press, silence dissenting voices, and undermine democratic institutions have created an environment where such violence can thrive.
Justice according to our legal system would hold the ICE shooter accountable for murder. However, this may be a tall order given the agency's track record of impunity. It is essential that we demand accountability from those who commit such atrocities, but it goes beyond that. We must also work towards abolishing ICE and dismantling the systemic racism and xenophobia that underpins its operations.
The latest killing is part of a broader pattern of authoritarianism and aggression that has defined the Trump era. As The Intercept noted earlier, this is not hyperbole. Court orders are being ignored, MAGA loyalists have been put in charge of key institutions, and news outlets critical of Trump have faced harassment and intimidation.
It's time for us to take a stand against such authoritarianism. We need to grow our reporting capacity to effectively counter the misinformation and propaganda spread by the Trump administration. That's where you come in – join us as a member to support our independent journalism and help us expand our reporting capacity to tackle the challenges ahead.
The killing is just another example of the violent and impunity-ridden culture that ICE embodies. The agency has a history of shooting people 14 times since last January, with at least four fatalities reported. In multiple instances, officers have shot at people observing ICE raids and those attempting to drive away from them.
This latest incident is particularly shocking because it was captured on video from more than one angle. Footage shows the victim's car blocking a quiet street when ICE agents in a truck pull up and try to aggressively open the driver's car door. Despite any perceived danger, another officer pulls out a pistol and shoots directly into the windshield.
Ilhan Omar, a Democratic member of Congress, described the victim as "a legal observer." However, the Trump administration has already begun to spin the incident, claiming that the ICE agent acted in self-defense and fearing for his life. This narrative is utterly unfounded and ignores the fact that the officer had no apparent threat.
The killing serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by ICE's operations. The agency's aggressive tactics have made everyone in the country less safe. The Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the free press, silence dissenting voices, and undermine democratic institutions have created an environment where such violence can thrive.
Justice according to our legal system would hold the ICE shooter accountable for murder. However, this may be a tall order given the agency's track record of impunity. It is essential that we demand accountability from those who commit such atrocities, but it goes beyond that. We must also work towards abolishing ICE and dismantling the systemic racism and xenophobia that underpins its operations.
The latest killing is part of a broader pattern of authoritarianism and aggression that has defined the Trump era. As The Intercept noted earlier, this is not hyperbole. Court orders are being ignored, MAGA loyalists have been put in charge of key institutions, and news outlets critical of Trump have faced harassment and intimidation.
It's time for us to take a stand against such authoritarianism. We need to grow our reporting capacity to effectively counter the misinformation and propaganda spread by the Trump administration. That's where you come in – join us as a member to support our independent journalism and help us expand our reporting capacity to tackle the challenges ahead.
so what's up with this ice agent who just goes around shooting people for no reason? like, can't they see he's driving away? 
did they not have backup or somethin'? and now ilhan omar is sayin the lady was a legal observer? but shouldn't that matter? like, shouldn't she be gettin protected by law enforcement instead of 'em shootin her? 
meanwhile, trump's all like "oh, he acted in self defense" 
no way, dude. this is just another example of how ice is a total disaster waiting to happen 
and can we talk about how the media's always downplaying these incidents? shouldn't they be investigatin' why ice agents are gettin away with murder? 
the fact that an ICE agent can just shoot someone for no reason at all is just heartbreaking. i cant even imagine how scared that woman must have been in those seconds before she died. 
. This latest killing is just another example of their violent culture, and it's all because they're trying to silence people speaking out against their massive operations #NotMyImmigrationAgency. The fact that the victim was just a legal observer trying to do the right thing and now we're left with a senseless murder 
. It's time for us to take a stand against ICE's authoritarianism and demand justice for the victims of their aggression 
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and yeah, the Trump admin is trying to spin this as self-defense but we all know that's not true 
what's sad is no one seems to be held accountable for these actions 
it's not black & white, folks...
they're just an excuse for the government to be racist and violent towards immigrants. I don't care what the excuse is, it's still not justified. The fact that they can just shoot someone point-blank in the windshield without any warning and get away with it is sickening 
. We need real change, not just empty words from politicians 
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it's like they think they can just do whatever they want & get away with it 
news organizations are already being silenced & intimidated by the Trump administration 
. I mean, come on, there was no threat, right? And what about Ilhan Omar's description of the victim as a "legal observer"? That's some serious evidence. We need to keep pushing for justice and accountability here 
, and nobody's doing squat about it 
. First of all, who takes a pistol out for a "car door" situation? It's like they're looking for an excuse to shoot someone. And what's with the narrative that the agent was in danger? Like, no one just chillin' on the street is gonna make your life-threatening decision suddenly 
. We need to hold those responsible accountable and push for meaningful reform, not just empty apologies 
like back in the 90s when cops used to shoot people left and right without consequence, i swear the US government has lost its mind 
