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Editorial: La Vanguardia

  • American citizen Renee Nicole Good was killed by an ICE agent during a protest in Minneapolis.
  • The governor, mayor, and attorney general of Minnesota, all Democrats, have criticized President Trump's decision to send ICE agents to Minneapolis.
  • Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed the agent shot in self-defense.
  • The incident occurred near where George Floyd died in 2020, triggering global protests.
  • ICE operations have been described by human rights organizations as dangerous and sensationalist, arguing they're used for partisan purposes.
  • The annual budget for ICE has been increased from $10 billion to $37.5 billion.
  • ICE has been accused of operating with a lack of transparency and for political motives, making racially profiled arrests.

Conclusion: The incident in Minneapolis reinforces the internal division and polarization in the U.S., where Trump's supporters and detractors have opposing views on his immigration policy and the use of ICE.