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Family Seeks Answers After ICE Shooting Kills 23-Year-Old Ruben Martinez in South Padre Island
politics5 days ago

Family Seeks Answers After ICE Shooting Kills 23-Year-Old Ruben Martinez in South Padre Island

Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, was shot and killed by a Homeland Security Investigation agent in South Padre Island in March 2025 after failing to exit his vehicle; ICE says the shooting was self-defense, but his family questions the account and is calling for a full investigation as the Texas Rangers review the case. No video footage has surfaced, and the incident sits in the broader context of recent federal immigration-enforcement killings that have sparked protests.

Renee Good’s shooting tests when federal officers can be prosecuted
podcasts1 month ago

Renee Good’s shooting tests when federal officers can be prosecuted

Vox’s explainer weighs whether Minnesota can prosecute the ICE agent who killed Renee Good, given limited federal cooperation, and how two Supreme Court rulings (In re Neagle, 1890, and Martin v. United States, 2025) shape the immunity question, making state charges possible but far from certain and potentially pushing the case toward the Supreme Court.

Minnesota prosecutor resigns amid DOJ-ICE shooting probe dispute
politics-and-policy1 month ago

Minnesota prosecutor resigns amid DOJ-ICE shooting probe dispute

Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, who led Minnesota fraud prosecutions, resigned amid reports that the DOJ’s handling of the ICE shooting probe into Renee Good spurred the move; several other longtime prosecutors also quit, and Thompson’s resignation follows his role in high-profile fraud cases like Feeding Our Future. No reason was given in his farewell note.

Trump DOJ blocks Minnesota ICE shooting probe, sparking resignations in U.S. attorney’s office
politics1 month ago

Trump DOJ blocks Minnesota ICE shooting probe, sparking resignations in U.S. attorney’s office

The Trump administration appears to steer the Minneapolis ICE shooting investigation away from the officer who fired and toward the victim, Renee Good, triggering multiple resignations in Minnesota’s U.S. Attorney’s Office as local investigators are blocked from accessing evidence. The DOJ says there is no basis for a criminal civil rights investigation and the Civil Rights Division will not assist, a departure from usual FBI practice that has drawn political scrutiny and disrupted the state-federal investigation dynamic.

Cellphone footage reveals ICE agent’s perspective before Minneapolis shooting
us-news1 month ago

Cellphone footage reveals ICE agent’s perspective before Minneapolis shooting

A cellphone video shows Renee Nicole Good calmly saying she is 'not mad at you' before being shot and killed by ICE agent Jonathan E Ross during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. The Department of Homeland Security claims she was threatening law enforcement with her vehicle, while critics and local officials condemn the shooting as unjustified. The incident has sparked protests and political controversy.

Protests Erupt in Minneapolis Over ICE Shooting and Investigation
world1 month ago

Protests Erupt in Minneapolis Over ICE Shooting and Investigation

Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis during an alleged attempt to run over officers, leading to protests, calls for independent investigation, and political criticism. The investigation faces complications as federal agencies restrict access to evidence, prompting local authorities and community leaders to demand transparency and justice.

Second Victim Dies in Dallas ICE Shooting, Advocacy Groups Confirm
world4 months ago

Second Victim Dies in Dallas ICE Shooting, Advocacy Groups Confirm

A shooting at a Dallas ICE facility resulted in the deaths of two detainees, including Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, and left another critically wounded. The gunman, who targeted law enforcement but killed detainees, committed suicide after the attack. García-Hernández, a Mexican immigrant and father of four, was remembered as a kind man who had lived in the U.S. for two decades and was in the process of seeking legal residency.