It's Been a Minute Will Renee Good's death be a turning point?
Jan 12, 2026
Abené Clayton, a lead reporter for The Guardian's 'Guns and Lies in America' series, dives deep into the implications of Renee Good's tragic death at the hands of ICE. She analyzes how this incident impacts the dialogue around state violence and compares it to historical events, like the National Guard shootings. Abené also critiques political rhetoric that clouds understanding and addresses issues of race in media narratives. Her insights challenge listeners to reconsider how gun violence is framed within national discussions.
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Federal Crime-Fighting Is Causing Harm
- Renee Good's killing exposes tensions about federal deployments and how they present as 'crime fighting'.
- Abené Clayton argues we must question whether this approach actually protects communities.
Crime Narratives Mask Broader Harms
- Federal deployments framed as reducing crime can produce fear, family disruption, and self-deportation.
- Clayton highlights that visible gun violence is only one layer of harm these operations create.
Federal Shootings Signal Policy Continuity
- Federal agents shooting adds a Trump-era 2.0 dimension to debates about policing and deployments.
- Clayton says many feel 'we called it' as fears from prior deployments appear realized.