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Congress debates consequences for ICE and Noem after Renee Good's killing
Summary
An ICE officer reportedly fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis, and the incident has prompted lawmakers from both parties to call for investigations and other responses on Capitol Hill.
Content
Congress and Capitol Hill are responding after a Minnesota woman, Renee Good, was reported fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in south Minneapolis. The incident has drawn public protests and media attention. Lawmakers from both parties have voiced differing reactions and called for various actions. Officials on different sides have offered conflicting accounts of the encounter.
Key developments:
- Renee Good was reported killed in south Minneapolis; the circumstances are described differently by federal officials and by critics of the administration.
- Lawmakers are calling for a range of responses, including a full investigation, policy reviews of enforcement raids, proposals to defund parts of ICE operations, and calls for impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
- House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will discuss a "strong and forceful and appropriate response" in the coming days.
- President Trump and Governor Noem said the ICE officer acted in self-defense, while some members of Congress, including Sen. Lisa Murkowski, have urged a thorough and objective investigation.
Summary:
The reported killing of Renee Good has become a focal point for debate over immigration enforcement and federal law enforcement practices. Lawmakers have called for investigations and other actions, and House Democrats have said they will hold discussions about their response in the coming days; further outcomes are undetermined at this time.
