JD Vance Defends ICE After Minneapolis Shooting of U.S. Citizen Renee Good

US Vice President JD Vance has publicly defended the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a U.S. citizen, during a federal operation in Minneapolis on January 7.

The incident occurred as ICE agents approached Good while she was inside her vehicle. Federal authorities have stated the shooting was an act of self-defense, claiming the vehicle moved toward officers. However, local leaders and community witnesses have disputed this account, raising serious questions about the use of force and operational procedures.

Good’s death has triggered widespread public outrage, with protests erupting across Minneapolis and calls for transparency from city officials, civil rights groups, and residents. Many have demanded a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the presence of federal immigration agents in local communities.

Amid the backlash, Vice President Vance took to social media to express strong support for ICE officers, describing the incident as “a tragedy of her own making” and reaffirming the administration’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws. His remarks have intensified political divisions and renewed debate over immigration enforcement, federal authority, and accountability.

The shooting has become a focal point in the broader national conversation on law enforcement conduct, immigration policy, and civil rights, highlighting deep divides between federal officials and local leaders on how such operations should be carried out.