The US government quietly implemented a new regulation aimed at safeguarding ICE shortly after an agent fatally shot Renee Good multiple times in the head. Outrage swept through the nation and internationally following the release of disturbing footage showing US immigration agent Jonathan Ross fatally shooting the 37-year-old woman as she attempted to flee during an altercation in Minneapolis. Despite public condemnation, the Trump administration vocally supported the agent’s actions, labeling the mother of three a “domestic terrorist” and characterizing the incident as a “tragedy of her own making.”
In a less publicized move, the White House discreetly enacted a significant policy change benefiting ICE while publicly criticizing the victim and protesters. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem introduced a new requirement on Thursday mandating that lawmakers provide a full week’s notice before visiting ICE facilities.
This new directive imposes a seven-day notification period, preventing spontaneous or unannounced visits by congressional members. Although the change was implemented shortly after Ms. Good’s death, it was only disclosed to the public on Saturday, as per Politico reports.
The restriction came to light after three House Democrats were denied entry to an ICE detention center in Minnesota. Representatives Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison were turned away by the controversial immigration agency, unaware of the new regulation prior to their visit.
Omar expressed concern, stating, “The public deserves transparency regarding activities within ICE facilities.” A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson accused the Representatives of leading protestors to the immigration center with the intent of targeting ICE officers. The spokesperson emphasized the necessity to uphold existing court orders and policies that require a seven-day advance notice for congressional visits to ICE facilities to ensure the safety of detainees and staff.
Following the release of bodycam footage from Ross providing a different perspective on the fatal shooting, various politicians, including Trump and JD Vance, claimed that the victim had attempted to run over the officer with her vehicle. However, Ross’s own bodycam footage raised doubts about these allegations.
The footage captured the woman calmly telling the officer, “That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you,” while Ross was heard insulting her after shooting her three times.