Talking Feds AG Keith Ellison on Justice for Renee Good, and Minnesota
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Jan 22, 2026 
Keith Ellison, Minnesota's Attorney General and civil rights advocate, discusses the state's battle against what he describes as a "federal invasion" impacting local communities. He highlights the chaos caused by increased federal enforcement and critiques the lack of communication from Washington. The conversation delves into the complex prosecution of Renee Good's killer, where Ellison reveals the challenges posed by federal interference, and outlines Minnesota's commitment to a thorough investigation into the case.
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Federal Deployment Disrupts Daily Life
- Keith Ellison says thousands of ICE and Border Control agents have flooded Minnesota and are disrupting daily life and business.
- He describes aggressive stops, use of chemical irritants, and staff shortages at local restaurants due to the operation.
Family Endangered By Field Tactics
- Ellison recounts a family driving to a basketball game who had a chemical irritant placed under their car, endangering an infant.
- He uses the story to illustrate how aggressive federal tactics harm ordinary Minnesotans.
Provocation As A Strategy
- Ellison characterizes the federal approach as a deliberate policy of provocation designed to elicit confrontations.
- He warns the administration may seek incidents to justify invoking the Insurrection Act.