Controversial Immigration Crackdown Sparks Minneapolis Outrage

A U.S. immigration agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, sparking protests and raising questions about the self-defense claims made by ICE. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the shooting, and widespread opposition to the immigration crackdown in Democratic cities intensified under Trump's orders.

A U.S. immigration agent's fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis has heightened tensions around President Trump's immigration crackdown, resulting in protests and fierce local criticism. Mayor Jacob Frey challenged the self-defense claim associated with the incident, labeling it as false and misleading.

The violent encounter unfolded amid a scheduled deployment of 2,000 ICE agents to Minneapolis, aimed at tackling alleged welfare fraud among Somali communities. Contradictions in official narratives and Mayor Frey's insistence on the video's evidence have fueled community outrage, as heavy-handed federal actions persist.

The incident adds to a series of controversial shootings during Trump's tenure, including events in Chicago, raising significant concern about federal immigration enforcement tactics. Calls for transparent investigations continue, as the identity and circumstances surrounding the woman's death provoke widespread debate.

(With inputs from agencies.)