Trump admits ICE ‘mistakes’ and regrets Renee Good’s death

The president said at the media event that he felt terrible when he found out about her death – especially since her father was “a huge Trump fan.” “I hope he still sees it that way,” he added.

Meanwhile, the US Department of Justice is increasing the pressure on Democratic critics of the ICE operations with court subpoenas, including Minnesota’s governor Tim Waltz.

Renee Good killed by gunfire by ICE

The Trump administration had portrayed Good as a “domestic terrorist” who was shot by a police officer in self-defense after she “ran him over.” However, video footage shows Good steering her vehicle away from the ICE officer.

Trump had ordered a crackdown on undocumented immigrants and demonstrators in Democratic states like Minnesota. The ICE police officers “sometimes make mistakes, that can happen,” he emphasized. “You’re dealing with tough people,” Trump said by way of explanation.

Minnesota has sued the US government over the operations. A federal judge then restricted ICE’s powers on Friday. She ruled that peaceful protesters and drivers should not be arrested or chased away with pepper spray.

Justice Department increases pressure on Democrats in Minnesota

In the dispute over the controversial ICE operations in Minnesota, the US Department of Justice is increasing the pressure on the state’s Democratic politicians. According to consistent media reports, among others, Governor Tim Waltz Minnesota’s attorney general Keith Ellison as well as the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Jacob Frey and Kaohly Her subpoenas.

According to the US broadcaster CBS and the New York Times Federal prosecutors are investigating allegations that state and local authorities may have obstructed federal officials in enforcing immigration law. The subpoenas request, among other things, internal communications and documents related to cooperation with federal authorities. A specific criminal offense is not mentioned in the documents. The summonses are initially addressed to the respective authorities; politicians are not required to appear in person.