Federal immigration agents have been filmed forcibly pulling a woman from her car in Minneapolis, an incident that occurred just days after another person was killed by an ICE officer in the same city.
Chaotic Scene as Woman Claims Disability
The confrontation, which took place on Wednesday 14 January 2026, saw masked officers drag the woman from her vehicle as she shouted that she was disabled and autistic. The location was just two blocks from where Renee Nicole Good was killed by an ICE agent six days prior.
In response to gathering demonstrators, agents deployed tear gas, flash bang grenades, and pepper balls to disperse the crowd. Bystanders captured footage showing the woman's removal and expressed their fury at the agents' conduct.
Major Operation and Political Backlash
The incident is part of a significant and contentious federal operation in the area. An ICE official confirmed that the administration has deployed over 2,000 agents to the Minneapolis-St Paul region. The same official stated that at least 60 protesters have been arrested in Minnesota over the preceding five days for allegedly obstructing or assaulting immigration authorities.
The operation has drawn fierce condemnation from local leaders. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has made the explosive claim that ICE is responsible for '50 percent' of the shootings in the city this year. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has also voiced strong criticism of the federal actions.
Mounting Tensions and National Scrutiny
This latest episode intensifies the spotlight on ICE's tactics and their impact on community relations. The proximity of this event to the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good has fuelled public anger and protests, raising serious questions about the scale and conduct of immigration enforcement operations in urban centres.
The use of aggressive crowd control measures against protesters and the treatment of the woman, who identified as disabled, are likely to prompt further investigation and debate regarding accountability and the use of force by federal agents.
