The NewsWorthy Special Edition: On the Ground in Minneapolis – Enforcement & Resistance
Jan 24, 2026
Matthew Silverman, national leader of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, speaks about officer safety, investigations, and enforcement limits. Nicole Badera, Minneapolis sociologist and anti-violence expert, describes neighborhood fear, mutual aid like IceWatch, and protest tactics. They explore community responses, accountability questions, and tensions around enforcement in short, grounded conversations.
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Neighbors Left Shell-Shocked After Raids
- Nicole Badera describes neighbors standing shell-shocked after ICE raids and immediately organizing to care for children, pets, and basic needs.
- She compares the atmosphere to a neighborhood reacting to a medical emergency but with deeper terror about permanent absence.
Tear Gas Used At Local High School
- Nicole Badera recounts ICE agents tear-gassing students at Roosevelt High the same day Renee Good was killed.
- She says agents attacked high school students and that schools later closed or locked down due to ICE activity nearby.
Public Watching Lowers Risk Of Violence
- Ice Watch uses public observation to create a disapproving audience that pressures agents to rethink violent actions.
- Badera argues this social pressure can and has caused agents to abort detentions or leave without violence.