Up First from NPR Minneapolis Protests ICE Shooting; Protests in Iran; States Preparing for Midterms
117 snips
Jan 10, 2026 
Sergio Martinez Beltran, a local reporter from Minneapolis, shares gripping firsthand accounts of community protests following the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good. He delves into the ongoing trauma within the Somali community and the targeting by federal agents. Meanwhile, Jackie Northam, an NPR international affairs correspondent, provides insights into the widespread protests in Iran, fueled by economic collapse and government crackdowns. She discusses the growing unrest, protest slogans, and the uncertain fate of regime stability, painting a vivid picture of these significant global issues.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Community Response In Minneapolis
- Protesters marched through downtown Minneapolis to honor Renee Goode and to demand ICE leave the city.
- Sergio Martinez Beltran observed vandalism, arrests, and community grief linking this shooting to broader trauma in Minneapolis.
Trauma Shapes Protest Intensity
- Residents link the Renee Goode killing to a pattern of trauma from mass shootings and George Floyd's murder.
- That shared trauma amplifies anger and fear, making this incident especially volatile for the community.
Targeting Minnesota's Somali Community
- The Trump administration targeted Minnesota's large Somali community, amplifying fears with inflammatory rhetoric.
- That targeting helped justify an ICE surge that residents say worsens community tensions.