Start Here Will We See More ICE-Related Shootings?
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Jan 9, 2026 Ali Pakorin, an ABC News producer focused on Capitol Hill, discusses a Senate resolution on Venezuela and the unexpected bipartisan support for military action oversight. Tom Sufi-Burge, an ABC News foreign correspondent, dives into the origins of widespread protests in Iran sparked by economic issues, the government's response, and the geopolitical ramifications. They explore the dynamics of authority, public outrage, and international implications surrounding both the Venezuela situation and the unrest in Iran.
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Video Creates Competing Narratives
- Video of the ICE-related shooting shows split-second actions that invite divergent interpretations.
- The clip's ambiguity fuels public outrage and competing narratives about self-defense versus excessive force.
Federal Framing Intensifies Distrust
- The Trump administration framed the shooting as self-defense and expanded ICE operations.
- That stance deepens community distrust and heightens tensions during enforcement actions.
Community Takes Over The Street
- Whit Johnson reported protesters barricading the street near the shooting site and directing traffic themselves.
- The area is less than a mile from where George Floyd was killed, amplifying community pain.