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Federal officials say the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis was justified.
Video evidence tells a more complicated story.
After immigration agents killed Good, a law professor explains when deadly force is allowed and whether the shooter could be charged.
Video evidence tells a more complicated story.
After immigration agents killed Good, a law professor explains when deadly force is allowed and whether the shooter could be charged.
Immigration Agents Are Shooting People. Is It Legal?
A law professor explains whether the agent who fatally shot Renee Good could face prosecution.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Federal officials say the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis was justified.
Video evidence tells a more complicated story.
After immigration agents killed Good, a law professor explains when deadly force is allowed and whether the shooter could be charged.
Video evidence tells a more complicated story.
After immigration agents killed Good, a law professor explains when deadly force is allowed and whether the shooter could be charged.
When and how ICE agents use deadly force has long been shrouded in secrecy.
Armed and Untouchable: ICE’s History of Deadly Force
Nemesia Martinez was working at one of Mississippi’s dozens of poultry plants on July 20, 2016, when she missed a call from her neighbor. It was 9 p.m., and her shift defeathering and extracting the…
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January 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM
When and how ICE agents use deadly force has long been shrouded in secrecy.
“Everything about these incidents indicates that these are probably shootings that did not need to happen,” Christy Lopez, a former senior civil rights litigator at the Justice Department who now teaches at Georgetown Law, said after examining The Trace’s list in December.
How Many People Have Been Shot in ICE Raids?
The Trace is tracking gun incidents connected to Trump’s immigration crackdown. Know of one? Please be in touch.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:46 PM
“Everything about these incidents indicates that these are probably shootings that did not need to happen,” Christy Lopez, a former senior civil rights litigator at the Justice Department who now teaches at Georgetown Law, said after examining The Trace’s list in December.
Federal immigration agents claimed they shot and killed Renee Good because she tried to run them over with her car. A law professor told The Trace about the policies governing use of force with moving vehicles and fleeing suspects. thetr.ac/22sk2
January 10, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Federal immigration agents claimed they shot and killed Renee Good because she tried to run them over with her car. A law professor told The Trace about the policies governing use of force with moving vehicles and fleeing suspects. thetr.ac/22sk2
Videos appear to contradict the White House’s defense of a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
Immigration Agents Are Shooting People. Is It Legal?
A law professor explains whether the agent who fatally shot Renee Good could face prosecution.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Videos appear to contradict the White House’s defense of a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
A law professor explains when deadly force is legal and whether the agent who killed Renee Good could be charged.
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The Trace has been tracking shootings related to Trump's immigration crackdown. With Portland, we're at 16. Please see our tracker for more detail @jenmascia.bsky.social @bychipbrownlee.com
Two people were injured in a shooting involving Customs and Border Protection agents in Portland, Oregon. It was at least the 16th incident in which immigration agents shot someone since Trump's crackdown began.
Our full tracker is here: thetr.ac/zVTw8
Our full tracker is here: thetr.ac/zVTw8
January 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The Trace has been tracking shootings related to Trump's immigration crackdown. With Portland, we're at 16. Please see our tracker for more detail @jenmascia.bsky.social @bychipbrownlee.com
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We've identified 16 incidents in which immigration agents opened fire and 15 incidents in which agents held someone at gunpoint since President Trump's crackdown began last year.
4 people have been killed, including Renee Good. 7 others have been injured www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
4 people have been killed, including Renee Good. 7 others have been injured www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
January 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
We've identified 16 incidents in which immigration agents opened fire and 15 incidents in which agents held someone at gunpoint since President Trump's crackdown began last year.
4 people have been killed, including Renee Good. 7 others have been injured www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
4 people have been killed, including Renee Good. 7 others have been injured www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
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Including yesterday's shooting of two people in Portland, The Trace has identified 44 incidents of use of force by federal immigration agents since January 2025.
That includes 16 shootings, 4 of which were fatal. Seven other people have been wounded.
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That includes 16 shootings, 4 of which were fatal. Seven other people have been wounded.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Including yesterday's shooting of two people in Portland, The Trace has identified 44 incidents of use of force by federal immigration agents since January 2025.
That includes 16 shootings, 4 of which were fatal. Seven other people have been wounded.
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That includes 16 shootings, 4 of which were fatal. Seven other people have been wounded.
www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
ICE has a chilling history of shootings — though when and how its agents use deadly force has long been shrouded in secrecy.
Bulletin: Immigration Enforcement Shootings Spark Outrage Across the Country
Renee Nicole Good was, among many other things, a mom, daughter, and poet. Her father said she “had a good life, but a hard life,” and her mother described her as “one of the kindest people I’ve ever…
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January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
ICE has a chilling history of shootings — though when and how its agents use deadly force has long been shrouded in secrecy.
Two people were injured in a shooting involving Customs and Border Protection agents in Portland, Oregon. It was at least the 16th incident in which immigration agents shot someone since Trump's crackdown began.
Our full tracker is here: thetr.ac/zVTw8
Our full tracker is here: thetr.ac/zVTw8
January 9, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Two people were injured in a shooting involving Customs and Border Protection agents in Portland, Oregon. It was at least the 16th incident in which immigration agents shot someone since Trump's crackdown began.
Our full tracker is here: thetr.ac/zVTw8
Our full tracker is here: thetr.ac/zVTw8
Update: As of January 8, The Trace has identified 15 incidents in which immigration agents shot someone and another 15 incidents in which agents held someone at gunpoint since Trump's crackdown began. Renee Good was one of four people who have been killed. Another five people have been injured.
How Many People Have Been Shot in ICE Raids?
The Trace is tracking gun incidents connected to Trump’s immigration crackdown. Know of one? Please be in touch.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Update: As of January 8, The Trace has identified 15 incidents in which immigration agents shot someone and another 15 incidents in which agents held someone at gunpoint since Trump's crackdown began. Renee Good was one of four people who have been killed. Another five people have been injured.
In light of the killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a U.S. citizen and Minnesota resident, Lila Hassan's 2024 investigation into ICE shootings is newly relevant.
Read why this sort of violence isn’t new to ICE — and how the agency’s use-of-force history has been shrouded in secrecy.
Read why this sort of violence isn’t new to ICE — and how the agency’s use-of-force history has been shrouded in secrecy.
Armed and Untouchable: ICE’s History of Deadly Force
Nemesia Martinez was working at one of Mississippi’s dozens of poultry plants on July 20, 2016, when she missed a call from her neighbor. It was 9 p.m., and her shift defeathering and extracting the…
www.thetrace.org
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
In light of the killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a U.S. citizen and Minnesota resident, Lila Hassan's 2024 investigation into ICE shootings is newly relevant.
Read why this sort of violence isn’t new to ICE — and how the agency’s use-of-force history has been shrouded in secrecy.
Read why this sort of violence isn’t new to ICE — and how the agency’s use-of-force history has been shrouded in secrecy.
Zohran Mamdani has promised to focus New York City’s public safety policy on prevention. Here’s what experts think of the new mayor’s plan: thetr.ac/LIMYl
January 8, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Zohran Mamdani has promised to focus New York City’s public safety policy on prevention. Here’s what experts think of the new mayor’s plan: thetr.ac/LIMYl
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The Trace has identified 14 shootings by federal immigration agents as of January 7.
They include the shootings of three people observing or documenting ICE raids.
www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
They include the shootings of three people observing or documenting ICE raids.
www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
January 7, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The Trace has identified 14 shootings by federal immigration agents as of January 7.
They include the shootings of three people observing or documenting ICE raids.
www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
They include the shootings of three people observing or documenting ICE raids.
www.thetrace.org/2025/12/immi...
A dataset created by The Trace's Gun Violence Data Hub resulted in stories around the country.
How Dozens of Local Newsrooms Used Our Data About Older Suicides
A dataset created by The Trace's Gun Violence Data Hub resulted in stories around the country.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:43 PM
A dataset created by The Trace's Gun Violence Data Hub resulted in stories around the country.
In many parts of the U.S., gun violence is down to pre-pandemic rates. In some places, shootings are at historic lows. In others, the drop is still out of reach. Use our Atlas of American Gun Violence — now updated with all 2025 data — to see how gun violence has marked your corner of the country.
Gun Violence Map: How Many People Have Been Shot Near You?
Explore data on more than 441,000 shootings in the United States.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:17 AM
In many parts of the U.S., gun violence is down to pre-pandemic rates. In some places, shootings are at historic lows. In others, the drop is still out of reach. Use our Atlas of American Gun Violence — now updated with all 2025 data — to see how gun violence has marked your corner of the country.
Update: As of January 7, The Trace has identified 28 incidents, including 14 shootings, in which federal agents shot someone or held them at gunpoint during an immigration enforcement action under Trump’s crackdown. At least four people have been killed and five others have been injured.
How Many People Have Been Shot in ICE Raids?
The Trace is tracking gun incidents connected to Trump’s immigration crackdown. Know of one? Please be in touch.
www.thetrace.org
January 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Update: As of January 7, The Trace has identified 28 incidents, including 14 shootings, in which federal agents shot someone or held them at gunpoint during an immigration enforcement action under Trump’s crackdown. At least four people have been killed and five others have been injured.
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Gun violence in NYC is at a historic low, and Mamdani wants to use the moment to shift how the city approaches public safety.
Supporters call it overdue. Critics warn it could unravel what's working.
Finding that middle ground is just one of the many challenges this new administration will face.
Supporters call it overdue. Critics warn it could unravel what's working.
Finding that middle ground is just one of the many challenges this new administration will face.
Mamdani Plans to Rewrite New York City’s Public Safety Playbook
The new mayor has promised to focus on prevention. Here’s what experts think of his ideas.
www.thetrace.org
January 7, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Gun violence in NYC is at a historic low, and Mamdani wants to use the moment to shift how the city approaches public safety.
Supporters call it overdue. Critics warn it could unravel what's working.
Finding that middle ground is just one of the many challenges this new administration will face.
Supporters call it overdue. Critics warn it could unravel what's working.
Finding that middle ground is just one of the many challenges this new administration will face.
The numbers on gun violence in 2025 are in, and they confirm that it was a milestone year.
Bulletin: In 2025, U.S. Gun Deaths Dropped for the Fourth Year in a Row
Many cities saw historically low numbers of homicides and shootings.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:37 PM
The numbers on gun violence in 2025 are in, and they confirm that it was a milestone year.
We’re hiring an editing fellow! This one-year program is geared toward early- to mid-career journalists looking to establish themselves as editors. $60-90k, deadline February 4. Details:
The Trace’s 2026 Editing Fellowship Is Now Open
The one-year apprenticeship is aimed at early- to mid-career journalists who want to become editors.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:43 PM
We’re hiring an editing fellow! This one-year program is geared toward early- to mid-career journalists looking to establish themselves as editors. $60-90k, deadline February 4. Details:
Zohran Mamdani wants to reshape New York City’s public safety strategy. To do so, he’ll have to withstand criticism from competing constituencies at home and grapple with threats from Washington.
Mamdani Plans to Rewrite New York City’s Public Safety Playbook
The new mayor has promised to focus on prevention. Here’s what experts think of his ideas.
thetr.ac
January 7, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Zohran Mamdani wants to reshape New York City’s public safety strategy. To do so, he’ll have to withstand criticism from competing constituencies at home and grapple with threats from Washington.
Ian Rogers, a car repair shop owner and gun rights enthusiast, was convinced he had to save America. In 2020, he initiated a series of domestic terrorism planning sessions. The gun industry’s sales tactics — playing up paranoia and glorifying combat — may have played a role in his radicalization.
White, Legally Armed, and Primed for Political Violence
Ian Rogers was convinced it was up to him to save America. The gun industry’s sales tactics may be creating a pipeline of extremists willing to open fire.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Ian Rogers, a car repair shop owner and gun rights enthusiast, was convinced he had to save America. In 2020, he initiated a series of domestic terrorism planning sessions. The gun industry’s sales tactics — playing up paranoia and glorifying combat — may have played a role in his radicalization.
Duke Law professor Darrell Miller explains how a strain of Second Amendment advocacy convinced some Americans that they have the right to use violence against political opponents. From 2021:
The Gun Rights Rhetoric That Helped Seed the Insurrectionist Mindset
“This is a huge problem for American Democracy,” says a Second Amendment scholar.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Duke Law professor Darrell Miller explains how a strain of Second Amendment advocacy convinced some Americans that they have the right to use violence against political opponents. From 2021:
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Gun violence declined again in 2025, hitting some of the lowest levels in a decade, but the scale is still staggering.
At least 40,000 people were shot.
Gun suicides continued to rise.
Over 4,400 children and teens were hit by gunfire.
More on the numbers from @bychipbrownlee.com for @thetrace.org
At least 40,000 people were shot.
Gun suicides continued to rise.
Over 4,400 children and teens were hit by gunfire.
More on the numbers from @bychipbrownlee.com for @thetrace.org
Gun Violence by the Numbers in 2025
U.S. gun violence reached record lows, but still more than 105 people were shot each day. Here are other statistics that illuminate this year’s trends.
www.thetrace.org
January 5, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Gun violence declined again in 2025, hitting some of the lowest levels in a decade, but the scale is still staggering.
At least 40,000 people were shot.
Gun suicides continued to rise.
Over 4,400 children and teens were hit by gunfire.
More on the numbers from @bychipbrownlee.com for @thetrace.org
At least 40,000 people were shot.
Gun suicides continued to rise.
Over 4,400 children and teens were hit by gunfire.
More on the numbers from @bychipbrownlee.com for @thetrace.org
Zohran Mamdani plans to overhaul New York City’s public safety strategy, shifting the focus from policing to prevention. The success of the new mayor’s efforts will hinge, in part, on his ability to navigate a political minefield that stretches far beyond city limits.
Mamdani Plans to Rewrite New York City’s Public Safety Playbook
The new mayor has promised to focus on prevention. Here’s what experts think of his ideas.
thetr.ac
January 6, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Zohran Mamdani plans to overhaul New York City’s public safety strategy, shifting the focus from policing to prevention. The success of the new mayor’s efforts will hinge, in part, on his ability to navigate a political minefield that stretches far beyond city limits.