UnHerd with Freddie Sayers The ICE debate: Sohrab Ahmari vs Jenin Younes
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Jan 15, 2026 Jenin Younes, a civil liberties attorney known for her First Amendment advocacy, debates with Sohrab Ahmari, a political commentator, on the controversial killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. They explore sharply contrasting views: was it a tragic civil liberties violation or justified law enforcement? Younes criticizes ICE tactics and argues for restraint, while Ahmari defends the officer's actions, linking them to obstruction laws. David Montgomery adds insights from polling, revealing a polarized public reaction to the incident.
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Rush To Label Undermines Trust
- Younes criticises the administration for immediately labeling Renee Good a 'domestic terrorist.'
- She says such rushed political framing undermines public trust and inflames tensions.
De-Escalate By Involving Local Police
- Younes recommends calling state police to handle civilians obstructing operations rather than federal agents using force.
- She argues officers should avoid lethal escalation and, if necessary, physically remove and arrest the obstructing person.
Pre-Shooting Confrontation From ICE Angle
- Sohrab Ahmari recounts footage showing Renee Good and her partner blocking ICE vehicles and mocking officers before the car moved.
- He describes the moment the car lurches forward and the shooter fires through the windshield then two more shots.
