Statewide Iowa (RI) — Senator Joni Ernst supports an investigation into Wednesday’s incident in Minneapolis, when an ICE agent shot and killed a woman, but Ernst says the video she’s seen indicates the agent’s actions were justified.
The Department of Homeland Security alleges the woman was shot while attempting to run over ICE agents.
Ernst says the woman had been stalking federal agents who’re in Minnesota conducting immigration enforcement.
Ernst says people need to take a step back and acknowledge ICE are enforcing federal laws.
Minnesota officials say the federal government has blocked their ability to investigate Wednesday’s incident.
Minnesota Governor has urged protestors at the scene of the shooting and elsewhere to remain peaceful. Walz says throwing anger at federal authorities only inflames the situation.
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