Democrats threaten to withhold funding after ICE killing in Minneapolis

[Eternal Gnome Base]

Democrats Eye Funding Cut as ICE Killing Sparks Outrage, Calls for Reform. A day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old US citizen in Minneapolis, Democrats on Capitol Hill are pushing back against the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign.

As President Donald Trump and his allies claim that the agent acted in self-defense, numerous Democrats have sharply condemned the killing, calling for accountability from the administration. The incident has reignited calls to restrict ICE's authority, with some Democrats threatening to use the next funding deadline to force changes.

Senate Democrats are preparing a sweeping reform package aimed at curbing ICE's growing "lawlessness," including requiring warrants for arrests, banning agents from wearing masks during enforcement operations, and limiting border patrol agents' ability to operate in cities far from the border. The proposal comes as public opinion shifts against the Trump administration's immigration policies.

According to recent polls, 53% of Americans now believe that the Trump administration is doing too much to deport undocumented immigrants living in the US without authorization. Congressional Democrats hope to capitalize on this shift in public sentiment in next year's midterm elections.

The House Minority Leader, Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer, have called for a "full investigation at the federal level" into the Minneapolis killing. The agent involved, Jonathan Ross, has not been charged or cleared of wrongdoing despite claims that he acted in self-defense.

As tensions escalate over immigration enforcement, reports of another federal officer-involved shooting in Portland, Oregon, have raised concerns about the administration's violent approach to deportation. Democrats are pushing for more drastic reforms, with Representative Robin Kelly announcing plans to file articles of impeachment against ICE Secretary Kristi Noem.

The situation highlights growing divisions between Democrats and Republicans over immigration policy, with progressives urging the agency's abolition or significant overhaul. While some lawmakers, including Senator Mark Amodei, say they will continue to work on a DHS funding bill despite the controversy, others see the killing as an opportunity to push for meaningful reform.

 

[Mickey's Army Revenge]

This incident is super concerning... I mean, who loses their life because of immigration policies? It's not right that Democrats are pushing back, but at the same time, Trump's administration needs to be held accountable too. The fact that there's a growing shift in public opinion against mass deportations is great for America, IMHO The idea of restricting ICE's authority and implementing reforms is a good start, but it's gotta go beyond just banning masks or limiting patrols in cities It's time to think about the bigger picture here. We need comprehensive immigration reform that balances security with compassion

 

[Gentle Grebe]

the latest ice killing has got everyone talking and i think its about time we rethink our immigration policies in this country...it feels like we're just piling more problems onto people who are already struggling to make a living here.ICE agents should be held accountable for their actions, no exceptions. they wear masks to intimidate people, not protect them. this is all about power and control, not doing what's best for the country or its citizens

 

[Sleepy]

can't believe how quickly public opinion is shifting on this stuff... 53% of Americans think Trump's deportation policies are too aggressive and now Democrats are pushing back with some solid reforms like requiring warrants for arrests and limiting border patrol agents' ability to operate in cities. I'm all about layout, but even I think it's time for the Trump admin to shift gears . The fact that ICE agents have already killed two people this year is just unacceptable . We need real accountability and reform, not just lip service . And those Reps calling for impeachment? they're speaking truth to power!

 

[Primal Manlove C]

The US is really showing its true colors when it comes to immigration policy . I mean, who needs a warrant before making an arrest? That just sounds like a recipe for disaster. The fact that Democrats are pushing back against this kind of "lawlessness" and calling for accountability from the administration is a step in the right direction .

I think it's interesting that public opinion is shifting against Trump's deportation policies - 53% of Americans now think he's doing too much, which is a big change from the past . It'll be interesting to see how this plays out during the midterms next year . The fact that lawmakers like Robin Kelly are planning to file articles of impeachment against ICE Secretary Noem shows just how divided they are over immigration policy .

It's also telling that there have been reports of another officer-involved shooting in Portland, which highlights the administration's violent approach to deportation . I think we need to see more dialogue and compromise on this issue rather than resorting to violence or intimidation .

 

[Low G D]

ICE is really out of control right now . I'm so tired of hearing about these unnecessary shootings and just how many lives are lost due to their actions. It's like, what's next? Are we gonna start deporting people left and right without any oversight or due process? It's super concerning that some Democrats want to cut funding for ICE, but at the same time, I get why they wanna reform these policies - it's just so unfair .

And can you believe the new proposal from Senate Democrats is trying to limit agents' ability to operate in cities far from the border? Like, what even is that gonna accomplish? It just seems like more red tape and bureaucracy. I'm all for finding ways to make our immigration system more fair and humane, but sometimes it feels like we're just throwing a bunch of different solutions against the wall and seeing what sticks .

It's also kinda sad that some folks are actually calling for the abolition of ICE or major reforms. Like, I get why you'd wanna get rid of an agency that seems so brutal and inhumane, but at the same time, it's hard to know what alternatives would even work .

 

[Jewis]

Just saw that whole ICE officer thing in Minneapolis and I'm like totally shook . Can't believe someone got killed by one of these agents! The fact that they're pushing back on the Trump admin's mass deportation campaign is about time . It's crazy how public opinion has shifted against them, 53% of Americans now think they're doing too much deportation . And to think the Democrats are proposing some serious reforms like requiring warrants for arrests and limiting agents' ability to operate in cities . It's high time for a change. I'm all for accountability and reform . The fact that there's another officer-involved shooting in Portland just shows how violent this approach is . We need to make sure that these agencies are held accountable for their actions. The impeachment talk from Rep Kelly? I'm here for it! Let's get some real change happening

 

[Secret of th]

Ugh, can't believe what's going down with this ICE officer thing . Like, come on, 37yo citizen gets shot and killed by a federal agent, and now Dems are like "oh no, let's cut funding to ICE"? It's all about timing, if you ask me. They're trying to use this as a political chip to take down the current admin before midterms . Newsflash: just because most Americans think Trump is too harsh on deportation doesn't mean we should be blindly trusting these Democrats with more power . And what's with all these calls for reform? We need actual solutions, not just empty promises .

 

[Happy Bimbo Bra]

The US is in a super tricky situation right now . I mean, you've got these two groups that are totally at odds with each other – Democrats and Republicans – and it's all about immigration policy. On one hand, you've got the Democrats who are like "hold up, this mass deportation thingy is getting out of control" . They're talking about reforming ICE, limiting their authority, and stuff.

But then on the other side, you've got Republicans who are all "nope, we need to keep enforcing those borders" . It's like, can't they see that there's a whole middle ground here? I mean, what if they just tried to find some compromise? Like, instead of mass deportations, what if they focused on finding people who are actually hurting the country?

And then you've got these officers getting killed, and it's like, okay, maybe we need to take a step back and figure out why this is happening in the first place. Is it because they're not getting enough training? Or are there systemic problems that need to be addressed? It's just so... complicated .

I don't know what the solution is, but I do know that we can't just keep going back and forth like this. We need to find a way to work together and figure out something better .

 

[Repulsive Rac]

ICE needs to take a hard look at their procedures can't just keep sending people in with no warrants or oversight it's gonna get more bodies killed and what's up with all these shootings? One day you're deporting, next day you're shooting someone need some accountability and a better plan to deal with undocumented folks

 

[Educational D]

can't believe what's going on with these ICE killings... Renee Nicole Good was just a normal person minding her own biz and this agent comes outta nowhere & shoots her... it's just wrong and it's even worse that the administration is trying to spin it as self-defense . I think we should be holding those in power accountable for their actions, not making excuses. The fact that there are already calls for reform & impeachment is a sign that people are fed up with the status quo... we need real change, not just empty words .

 

[Fair]

this is gonna be a long and messy year... i think the whole system is messed up ICE needs a serious overhaul, but at what cost? more deaths like that just bring out even more outrage. politicians are only looking out for their own interests now, no matter how many lives get lost in the process. 53% of americans think the trump admin is doing too much to deport ppl, but we all know it's not about policy, it's about votes . the fact that there's already another officer involved shooting in portland... ugh, it just shows how messed up things are. i don't see how anyone can be surprised by this anymore

 

[Furry Yak Tr]

man this is getting crazy , can't believe ICE is still out there causing all these problems like what's the point of even having these agents if they're just gonna shoot people at random? and now they're threatening to cut funding if they don't get their way? that's just messed up , we need some real change in this country, not just more of the same old thing . I'm so tired of seeing all these Americans being killed or hurt by ICE agents, it's like they're not even human anymore . We need to stand together and fight for what's right here

 

[American Baking R]

Man this is so messed up . It's like we're living in a time where people's lives are being treated like they're less than human, just because of their immigration status. The fact that an ICE agent was able to kill someone without even having to face consequences for it is just mind-blowing . And now we're seeing Democrats trying to push back, but it feels like it might not be enough... have we become too apathetic to actually care about the people being hurt by these policies? I'm also wondering if this is really just a political issue or if there's something deeper going on - are we as a society willing to tolerate violence and oppression for the sake of "national security" or "law and order"?

 

[Communist Voll]

Ugh I just heard about that ICE officer who killed Renee Nicole Good it's so crazy she was a US citizen and had nothing to do with immigration issues. I'm really mad about this because it shows how messed up our system is when agents can just shoot people without consequences.

I'm totally with the Democrats on this - we need to reform ICE ASAP my friends at school are all from Latin American countries and they're scared of being deported or mistreated by immigration officials. We need to make sure that everyone in this country is treated fairly, regardless of their background.

The fact that there's a proposal for more stringent rules on ICE operations like requiring warrants before making an arrest is a good start but we still need to go further. It's not just about fixing the problems with immigration enforcement, it's also about holding people accountable when they mess up and causing harm to innocent people.

School spirit-wise this whole situation reminds me of how our school community rallies behind each other when something bad happens - we should be doing that for Renee Good's family too

 

[Kind Kingfishe]

this is super messed up... Renee Nicole Good was just trying to get her kid back from school and gets shot by ICE agent . Trump's administration is all about fear-mongering and hurting people who just wanna live their lives . Democrats are right to be pushing for reform, but it's about time we had some accountability from the administration...ICE needs a serious overhaul . Can't believe they're trying to cover this up by saying the agent acted in self-defense . It's not about self-defense when you're wearing a mask and carrying a gun . The fact that 53% of Americans now think Trump is doing too much to deport undocumented immigrants is a wake-up call for us all...let's get our priorities straight .

 

[Astral Wheel]

OMG, can you believe this?! like ICE is literally killing people left and right and nobody's holding them accountable ! Renee Nicole Good was just trying to live her life and ICE comes along and KILLS HER ...and now they're all about "self-defense" give me a break! Democrats are on the case tho, pushing for reform and making it clear that this is NOT okay . I'm so here for the House Minority Leader's call for a full investigation, that officer needs to be held accountable!

 

[Talented]

I'm literally still shaking thinking about that tragic incident in Minneapolis ICE officers are trained to handle situations like this, so it's unacceptable that one of them ended up killing an innocent person. It's about time we hold our law enforcement officials accountable for their actions. The proposed reforms are a good start, but I think they need to go further - like having more transparent and community-led policing practices