ABC News Daily How a Minneapolis ICE raid turned deadly
Jan 8, 2026
Madeline Lohman, the Advocacy and Outreach Director at The Advocates for Human Rights, shares her insights on the chilling Minneapolis ICE raid that resulted in the shooting of a US citizen. She discusses the community's fierce backlash, the solidarity displayed during protests, and the discrepancies between official accounts and eyewitness testimonies. Lohman highlights the tragic consequences of ICE tactics and the targeting of vulnerable individuals like asylum seekers. She also emphasizes the importance of community organizing in striving for a more compassionate immigration approach.
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Community Horror And Solidarity
- Madeline Lohman describes community horror and solidarity at the Minneapolis rally after Renee Good was shot.
- People supported each other and vowed not to back down against ICE actions.
Video Undermines Official Narrative
- Video evidence contradicts DHS claims that Renee Good tried to run over an ICE officer.
- Madeline Lohman says the footage shows officers were not being run over and were uninjured.
Raids Designed To Escalate Tension
- Lohman argues ICE operations aim to provoke and escalate encounters in democratic cities.
- She says agents deploy chemical agents and use force to create chaos they can politicize.