The US government has quietly implemented a new rule aimed at protecting ICE following an incident where an agent shot Renee Good multiple times in the head. The shocking footage of the killing by US immigration agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis triggered widespread outrage both in the US and globally. Despite public criticism, the Trump administration supported the agent’s actions, labeling Good as a “domestic terrorist.”
In a less publicized move, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem introduced a new policy requiring lawmakers to provide a week’s notice before visiting ICE facilities. This seven-day notice period effectively restricts impromptu visits by Congress members. The change was enacted shortly after Good’s death but was officially disclosed later, as reported by Politico.
The restriction came to light after three House Democrats, Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison, were denied access to an ICE detention center in Minnesota. They were unaware of the new rule when attempting to enter the facility. Omar emphasized the importance of transparency regarding ICE facilities, while a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson accused the lawmakers of inciting protests against ICE officers during their visit.
Meanwhile, bodycam footage from Agent Ross provided a different perspective on the shooting incident, contradicting claims that Good had attempted to run him over. The footage captured Good calmly speaking to the officer before being shot, while Ross was heard using derogatory language after firing his weapon.
The government’s move to impose visitation restrictions on ICE facilities has raised concerns about transparency and accountability within the immigration agency. The contentious incident has sparked debates about the treatment of detainees and the actions of law enforcement officers in such facilities.