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Federal actions in Minnesota are stirring controversy as Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino defends intensified immigration raids. The operations escalated after the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in St. Paul, with federal agents involved in confrontations at a local gas station and protests outside an ICE facility. Tensions have flared, with agents using pepper balls and tear gas against protesters, drawing criticism from local officials.

Bovino highlighted the Department of Homeland Security's commitment to deescalating situations while criticising local leaders for instigating unrest. He accused Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz of exacerbating tensions, claiming their actions have led to increased violence against law enforcement. In response, Mayor Frey harshly criticised federal immigration officials, demanding their departure from Minneapolis following the recent shooting incident.

Despite the local backlash, hundreds more federal agents are being deployed to Minneapolis. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labelled this operation as one of the largest immigration efforts to date. The Minnesota area holds a significant federal agent presence, prompting concern from current and former ICE agents about potential risks to citizens and law enforcement. Bovino dismissed these concerns, praising the professionalism and training of the agents involved.

The FBI is currently investigating Good's death, after the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension exited the case, citing restricted access to evidence. The incident remains contentious, as questions arise about the actions of ICE agent Jonathan Ross. While some defend Ross's use of force, others, including Mayor Frey, question the circumstances, especially given that Ross could still film during the incident.

Looking forward, Bovino shifted blame again to local officials for increasing unrest. He stated that such federal operations will continue regardless of protests, highlighting ongoing friction between federal and local entities. The situation is poised to remain a point of contention, with federal authorities standing firm on their approach amid mounting local dissent, reported CBS News.

Key Takeaways

• Border Patrol official defends actions amid intensified raids in Minnesota.

• Federal presence increases following criticisms from local officials.

• FBI investigates shooting as tensions remain high.

  

Adapted by ASEAN Now from CBS News 2026-01-13

 

 

"Bovino highlighted the Department of Homeland Security's Bovino highlighted the Department of Homeland Security's commitment to deescalating situations while criticising local leaders for instigating unrest."

In spite of stiff competition, this wins the 'lie of the week" by a former TV celeb type

On 1/12/2026 at 10:11 PM, Emdog said:

"Bovino highlighted the Department of Homeland Security's Bovino highlighted the Department of Homeland Security's commitment to deescalating situations while criticising local leaders for instigating unrest."

In spite of stiff competition, this wins the 'lie of the week" by a former TV celeb type

MN leaders are the blame for all the violence. They want to protect their fraud and voter corruption.

Podcaster Joe Rogan believes that Americans now see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents as “murderous military people,” calling the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis “horrific.”

“Now ICE are villains, and now people are looking at them like murderous military people that are on the streets of our cities and they're masked up, which is a problem,” Rogan, who endorsed Trump during the 2024 election, said during an interview with Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky released Tuesday.

Paul said he doesn’t think ICE agents need to wear masks to hide their identities when making “most of the regular arrests.”

The podcaster then mentioned Good, saying, “It's very ugly to watch someone shoot a U.S. citizen, especially a woman, in the face…It just looked horrific to me. When people say it's justifiable because the car hit him, it seemed like she was turning the car away.”

Joe Rogan says ICE seen as ‘murderous’ after Renee Good fatal shooting

14 hours ago, chondan said:

MN leaders are the blame for all the violence. They want to protect their fraud and voter corruption.

Sorry, but that is as ignorant as is humanly possible. Is it okay to say stupid?

There was no violence before ice showed up, beyond normal background levels, which are far below those of red states. Look it up if you know how.

6 high ranking federal prosecutors resigned the other day. Why? because Trump and minions punishing blue states, trying to incite violence so as to send even more thugs. Refusing to do even minimal investigation of the murder. The fraud? Some of those prosecutors who resigned were working that fraud case, had earned honors for their department.

Your statement is so off factually and all... plenty of true facts if you look for them.