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DOJ Subpoenas Minnesota Leaders as Trump Threatens Insurrection Act Amid ICE Surge

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Massive ICE deployment and Good’s fatal shooting In mid‑January, more than 3,000 ICE agents flooded Minneapolis, described by DHS as its largest interior enforcement surge, resulting in over 2,500 arrests across the Twin Cities[9]. The operation turned deadly when ICE officer Jonathan Ross shot 37‑year‑old U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good, who was driving away from the agent; video shows the SUV moving as Ross opened fire[4][8]. The shooting ignited nationwide protests and intensified scrutiny of ICE’s use‑of‑force policies[9].

DOJ subpoenas and obstruction probe target state officials The Justice Department issued criminal subpoenas to Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and at least three other Minnesota officials, demanding records on any directives to impede federal immigration enforcement[3]. The subpoenas focus on possible violations of 18 U.S.C. § 372, alleging that public comments may have constituted a conspiracy to obstruct ICE operations[6][7]. Federal agents, including FBI Director Kash Patel, arrived in Minneapolis to coordinate the investigation, underscoring the probe’s seriousness[7].

Federal judge curtails ICE crowd‑control tactics A federal court order barred ICE agents from arresting or pepper‑spraying peaceful demonstrators in Minneapolis and limited vehicle‑stop justifications, aiming to protect First‑Amendment rights[5][6]. The ruling also paused certain ICE procedures, reinforcing local authority over protest policing amid the federal crackdown[5].

Trump escalates rhetoric, hints at Insurrection Act President Trump framed the Good shooting as a “tragedy” while labeling Good a “professional agitator” and pledged to deploy over 2,000 additional federal officers to Minnesota[4][5]. He warned he might invoke the Insurrection Act to force compliance with ICE operations if state leaders continued to resist, a step not taken since past national emergencies[5][9].

Former ICE leader warns interior tactics will worsen Darius Reeves, former head of ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations in Baltimore, cautioned that using Border Patrol for interior enforcement without clear coordination raises the risk of violent encounters and erodes professionalism due to rapid DHS hiring[1]. Reeves predicts “it’s going to get worse,” emphasizing gaps between border‑focused training and city‑level operations[1].

Public backlash fuels lawsuits and declining support The ACLU of Minnesota filed a civil‑rights lawsuit alleging ICE’s actions violate constitutional protections, while a CNN/SSRS poll showed a majority of Americans view Good’s shooting as an inappropriate use of force[9]. Protests continue across the city, with activists demanding transparency and accountability from ICE and the federal government[9].

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  • 1. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 40% 90% 3% 33% 51% 31%
    Disapprove 54 8 95 59 43 65
    DK/NA 6 2 2 8 7 5
    Source

  • 1a. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president? COMBINED WITH: (If approve/disapprove q1) Do you strongly or somewhat approve/disapprove?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve strongly 30% 74% 2% 18% 37% 24%
    Approve smwht 10 15 1 14 13 7
    Disapprove smwht 6 5 5 8 6 6
    Disapprove strongly 47 3 90 50 36 58
    DK/NA 7 3 2 9 8 5
    Source

  • 2. Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Republicans in Congress are handling their job?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 33% 77% 5% 24% 40% 27%
    Disapprove 62 20 92 70 54 69
    DK/NA 5 3 3 6 6 5
    Source

  • 3. Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Democrats in Congress are handling their job?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 19% 7% 39% 13% 17% 20%
    Disapprove 72 87 52 78 74 69
    DK/NA 10 6 9 9 9 11
    Source

  • 4. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Tom Homan is handling his job as President Trump's border czar?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 41% 85% 5% 36% 51% 31%
    Disapprove 50 11 85 55 40 58
    DK/NA 10 4 9 9 9 10
    Source

  • 5. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Pam Bondi is handling her job as United States Attorney General?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 32% 69% 7% 26% 38% 27%
    Disapprove 53 19 77 62 49 56
    DK/NA 15 11 15 13 13 17
    Source

  • 6. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Pete Hegseth is handling his job as Secretary of Defense?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 39% 82% 6% 32% 48% 31%
    Disapprove 50 9 83 56 42 57
    DK/NA 11 8 11 12 10 12
    Source

  • 7. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Kash Patel is handling his job as Director of the FBI?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 36% 71% 6% 33% 41% 30%
    Disapprove 47 14 77 51 43 51
    DK/NA 17 15 17 16 16 19
    Source

  • 8. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Dan Bongino is handling his job as Deputy Director of the FBI?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 34% 71% 6% 28% 41% 27%
    Disapprove 41 10 67 45 37 44
    DK/NA 26 20 27 26 22 28
    Source

  • 9. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Kristi Noem is handling her job as Secretary of Homeland Security?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 39% 79% 6% 35% 47% 31%
    Disapprove 50 13 83 55 42 57
    DK/NA 11 9 11 10 11 12
    Source

  • 10. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling - immigration issues?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 40% 88% 5% 33% 51% 31%
    Disapprove 55 11 93 61 47 63
    DK/NA 4 2 2 6 3 6
    Source

  • 11. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling - the economy?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 42% 88% 6% 36% 51% 34%
    Disapprove 55 10 92 61 46 63
    DK/NA 3 2 2 3 3 3
    Source

  • 12. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling - trade?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 40% 81% 7% 36% 50% 31%
    Disapprove 56 15 90 61 46 64
    DK/NA 4 5 3 4 4 5
    Source

  • 13. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling - deportations?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 38% 81% 5% 31% 49% 28%
    Disapprove 59 14 94 66 48 69
    DK/NA 3 5 1 3 3 4
    Source

  • 14. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling - foreign policy?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 41% 87% 6% 35% 50% 32%
    Disapprove 54 11 93 59 45 63
    DK/NA 5 2 1 7 4 5
    Source

  • 15. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling - the Russia - Ukraine war?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 34% 74% 7% 29% 40% 30%
    Disapprove 57 20 89 60 53 61
    DK/NA 9 6 4 11 8 9
    Source

  • 16. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling - the Israel - Hamas conflict?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 40% 83% 7% 38% 48% 33%
    Disapprove 54 13 91 56 45 61
    DK/NA 6 4 3 6 7 5
    Source

  • 17. Thinking only about the short term, do you think President Trump's tariffs will help or hurt the U.S. economy?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Help 29% 62% 5% 24% 34% 24%
    Hurt 65 30 91 72 61 69
    NO DIFFERENCE(VOL) 1 1 1 - 1 1
    DK/NA 5 6 3 4 4 6
    Source

  • 18. Thinking only about the long term, do you think President Trump's tariffs will help or hurt the U.S. economy?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Help 41% 86% 5% 38% 51% 32%
    Hurt 52 10 90 56 43 61
    NO DIFFERENCE(VOL) DK/NA - - 1 - 1 6
    Source

  • 19. Do you think President Trump's strategy on tariffs is working, or not?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Yes/Working 39% 84% 6% 31% 50% 28%
    No 53 9 90 60 44 62
    DK/NA 8 8 4 9 6 10
    Source

  • 20. Do you approve or disapprove of the way the United States Supreme Court is handling its job?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 40% 76% 10% 37% 49% 32%
    Disapprove 53 16 85 58 45 61
    DK/NA 7 8 5 6 6 8
    Source

  • 21. In general, do you think that the Supreme Court is mainly motivated by politics or mainly motivated by the law?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Mainly politics 63% 39% 86% 64% 56% 70%
    Mainly law 30 54 9 31 38 23
    DK/NA 7 6 5 5 6 7
    Source

  • 22. Which party do you think best looks out for the needs of - low-income people: the Republican Party or the Democratic Party?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Republican Party 30% 70% 2% 24% 37% 24%
    Democratic Party 53 20 93 53 46 60
    NEITHER(VOL) 12 8 3 19 12 12
    BOTH(VOL) 1 - - 1 - 1
    DK/NA 4 2 1 4 5 4
    Source

  • 23. Which party do you think best looks out for the needs of - middle-income people: the Republican Party or the Democratic Party?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Republican Party 40% 85% 5% 36% 49% 32%
    Democratic Party 43 5 86 43 34 52
    NEITHER(VOL) 13 8 7 18 12 13
    BOTH(VOL) DK/NA - - - - - 4
    Source

  • 24. Which party do you think best looks out for the needs of - upper-income people: the Republican Party or the Democratic Party?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Republican Party 64% 55% 85% 59% 59% 69%
    Democratic Party 20 31 11 18 26 15
    NEITHER(VOL) 3 2 2 4 3 4
    BOTH(VOL) 9 6 2 14 9 9
    DK/NA 3 4 1 4 3 4
    Source

  • 25. Which party do you think best looks out for the needs of the - working class: the Republican Party or the Democratic Party?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Republican Party 40% 85% 3% 35% 50% 31%
    Democratic Party 46 7 91 46 36 56
    NEITHER(VOL) 10 6 4 16 10 10
    BOTH(VOL) 1 - - 1 - 1
    DK/NA 3 2 1 2 3 2
    Source

  • 26. Would you consider joining a third party as an alternative to the Republican and Democratic parties, or not?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Yes/Consider 49% 28% 39% 75% 49% 49%
    No 45 67 56 21 45 45
    DK/NA 6 5 5 4 5 6
    Source

  • 27. Would you consider joining a third party, if Elon Musk created it, as an alternative to the Republican and Democratic parties, or not?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Yes/Consider 17% 18% 6% 22% 20% 14%
    No 77 74 90 73 73 81
    DK/NA 6 9 4 5 8 5
    Source

  • 28. As you may know, the Republican tax and spending bill named One Big Beautiful Bill Act was passed by Congress and signed into law. Based upon what you have heard or read about the legislation, do you support or oppose the One Big Beautiful Bill Act?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Support 35% 81% 3% 27% 45% 26%
    Oppose 55 9 92 64 47 63
    DK/NA 10 10 4 9 8 11
    Source

  • 29. Do you think the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will help or hurt - the country?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Help 36% 82% 4% 29% 46% 27%
    Hurt 53 10 91 60 46 60
    NO DIFFERENCE(VOL) DK/NA 1 1 - 2 2 9
    Source

  • 30. Do you think the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will help or hurt - you personally?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Help 37% 77% 8% 33% 47% 29%
    Hurt 44 7 80 47 36 52
    NO DIFFERENCE(VOL) 7 5 5 9 8 6
    DK/NA 12 11 7 11 10 13
    Source

  • 31. How concerned are you that you, or someone you know personally, may be affected by the cuts to Medicaid and food aid contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act; very concerned, somewhat concerned, not so concerned, or not concerned at all?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Very concerned 43% 9% 76% 45% 34% 52%
    Smwht concerned 18 16 16 21 20 17
    Not so concerned 13 23 3 15 15 11
    Not concerned at all 23 48 4 19 29 17
    DK/NA 2 3 1 1 2 3
    Source

  • 32. Do you approve or disapprove of the way the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, is enforcing immigration laws?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 39% 84% 5% 34% 50% 30%
    Disapprove 57 14 93 63 47 66
    DK/NA 4 2 2 3 3 5
    Source

  • 33. Do you support or oppose the United States deporting undocumented immigrants to countries other than their own?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Support 30% 64% 6% 23% 38% 23%
    Oppose 64 30 90 71 57 70
    DK/NA 6 5 4 6 5 7
    Source

  • 34. As you may know, President Trump has said he plans to wind down FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, after this year's hurricane season ends in late November. Do you support or oppose that plan?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Support 28% 58% 1% 26% 35% 22%
    Oppose 64 32 96 66 57 70
    DK/NA 8 11 3 8 8 8
    Source

  • 35. How closely have you been following news about the Jeffrey Epstein files; very closely, somewhat closely, or not too closely?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Very closely 20% 17% 22% 21% 23% 18%
    Somewhat closely 42 39 41 49 41 43
    Not too closely 36 43 36 29 35 37
    DK/NA 1 1 - 2 1 2
    Source

  • 36. Do you approve or disapprove of the way the Trump administration is handling the Jeffrey Epstein files?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Approve 17% 40% 2% 11% 20% 14%
    Disapprove 63 36 83 71 63 64
    DK/NA 20 24 14 18 17 22
    Source

  • 37. Which comes closer to your line of thinking: the American dream is alive and well or the American dream is not attainable?

    Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom
    Alive and well 43% 79% 15% 41% 50% 37%
    Not attainable 50 18 78 51 42 57
    DK/NA 7 3 7 8 8 6
    Source

Pew: Republicans’ Views of Justice Department, FBI Rebound as Democrats’ Views Shift More Negative

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Timeline

2025 (approx.) – ICE agents fire at occupants of vehicles in at least six separate incidents, a pattern the Department of Homeland Security cites as evidence of rising vehicle‑ramming threats and uses to justify deadly‑force actions, setting the backdrop for the Minneapolis shooting [30].

Jan 7, 2026 – An ICE officer fatally shoots 37‑year‑old Renee Nicole Good during a sweeping immigration operation; DHS says the agent acted in self‑defense after the driver “weaponized” her vehicle, while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calls the self‑defense narrative “garbage” and vows a full investigation [29][24].

Jan 7, 2026 – Bystander video of the shooting circulates, prompting the FBI to open a criminal investigation; the incident occurs less than a mile from the site of George Floyd’s 2020 murder, intensifying national attention [25].

Jan 7, 2026 – Thousands gather for a vigil at the East 34th St. and Portland Ave. intersection; DHS reiterates that the officer fired after an alleged ramming attempt at 9:30 a.m., while local leaders publicly dispute that account [27].

Jan 8, 2026 – Minnesota officials identify the victim as Renee Nicole Good and note that the DHS operation involves roughly 2,000 agents tied to fraud allegations affecting Somali residents; local officials claim the video shows no attempt to strike officers [22].

Jan 8, 2026 – Bystander footage shows the officer pulling on the SUV door and firing as the vehicle moves; Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labels the act “domestic terrorism,” whereas Mayor Frey denounces the federal narrative as “garbage” [20][18].

Jan 8, 2026 – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension withdraws from the probe after a U.S. attorney directs the FBI to lead, raising concerns about state‑level oversight while protests swell around the federal building [26].

Jan 8, 2026 – Cellphone video of the shooting fuels a renewed debate over the legality of firing at moving vehicles; DOJ policy generally bars such force unless an imminent deadly threat exists, highlighting the policy clash in this case [28].

Jan 8, 2026 – Celebrities including Simu Liu and Amanda Seyfried publicly condemn the killing; commentators compare the incident to the Ashli Babbitt shooting and note its proximity to George Floyd’s 2020 murder site, amplifying public outrage [19].

Jan 9, 2026 – Former ICE officials split on the shooting: an unnamed former ICE official defends the use of force as justified, while former DHS official Harun Ahmed argues the officer’s actions violate use‑of‑force guidance [13].

Jan 9, 2026 – Unanswered questions persist about vehicle‑stop tactics and whether the officer complied with DHS policy; parallel criminal (FBI) and administrative (DHS) reviews proceed amid calls for broader state involvement [14].

Jan 10, 2026 – Mayor Frey reviews new cellphone footage, calls the self‑defense framing “bulls***,” and demands an independent review with the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension reinstated; the FBI retains lead on the investigation [12].

Jan 10, 2026 – Tens of thousands attend the “ICE Out of Minnesota” rally in Powderhorn Park; ICE agent Jonathan Ross is identified as the shooter, and clashes erupt as police use pepper spray and tear gas [5].

Jan 10, 2026 – A national coalition schedules 1,006 ICE‑related protests for the weekend, citing Good’s death and recent Portland shootings as catalysts; DHS continues to portray Good as a threat while Governor Walz and Democrats demand ICE’s removal [9].

Jan 11, 2026 – Senator Tina Smith announces she may withhold support for DHS funding unless ICE undergoes “serious reforms,” linking her stance to the Good shooting and ongoing budget negotiations [8].

Jan 11, 2026 – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announces on Fox News that hundreds of additional federal officers will be sent to Minneapolis to support ICE and Border Patrol operations, calling Good’s actions “domestic terrorism” [4].

Jan 13, 2026 – The FBI begins a formal use‑of‑force review of the shooting, evaluating DHS policy, video evidence, and the totality of circumstances; scholars warn the Insurrection Act could be invoked to deploy active‑duty troops if unrest escalates before the 2026 midterms [3][7].

Jan 14, 2026 – A second DHS shooting is reported in Minneapolis, where an officer wounds a Venezuelan migrant after the suspect allegedly attacks an officer with a shovel; the department claims the officer followed protocol, while the family disputes the account [1].

Jan 15, 2026 – Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche publicly blames Governor Walz and Mayor Frey for encouraging violence against federal law‑enforcement, as Minneapolis officials request ICE’s departure and pledge support for immigrant communities [6].

Jan 18, 2026 – President Donald Trump vows to press ahead with the mass‑deportation drive and signals he may invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy active‑duty troops; simultaneously, the Justice Department opens a criminal probe into Governor Walz and Mayor Frey for alleged obstruction of ICE, and a federal judge bars agents from arresting or pepper‑spraying peaceful protesters [1][2].

Future (2026 midterms) – Experts predict that any Insurrection Act deployment or continued federal troop presence could become a pivotal issue in the 2026 midterm elections, potentially energizing Democratic voters and influencing congressional control [7].

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