Big Take Minnesota v. ICE
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Jan 14, 2026 
Alicia Caldwell is a Bloomberg immigration reporter with 20 years of experience covering ICE and its enforcement tactics. Efrén Olivares, a human rights lawyer, serves as VP at the National Immigration Law Center. They discuss Minnesota's lawsuit against the federal government following a tragic ICE shooting. Caldwell shares insights on the aggressive tactics ICE adopted since 9/11, while Olivares addresses the local strain these operations place on communities. They also explore how legal pushback and a shift to de-escalation could save lives.
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Operation Metro Surge And The Minneapolis Shooting
- Alicia Caldwell recounts the deployment and immediate aftermath of Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.
- She describes conflicting narratives after the ICE agent shot Renée Good and the absence of clear video evidence supporting the federal account.
Conflicting Accounts Of Renée Good's Death
- Alicia Caldwell contrasts the U.S. government's swift claim that Renée Good tried to run over officers with local accounts suggesting she was leaving.
- She notes multiple camera angles and says there's no video clearly showing the vehicle striking an officer.
Tactics Shift From Caution To Aggression
- Alicia Caldwell explains ICE's tactics have shifted from cautious, warrant-based actions to aggressive chases and surrounding vehicles.
- She notes these actions violate traditional tactical rules and increase danger to civilians and officers.