Border Czar Tom Homan issues urgent warning that anti-ICE rhetoric from Minnesota Democrats threatens to trigger more deadly confrontations as federal agent Jonathan Ross remains in hiding after the fatal Minneapolis shooting.
Story Highlights
- ICE agent Jonathan Ross hiding after killing Renee Nicole Good during Minneapolis enforcement operation
- Homan directly blames Governor Walz and Mayor Frey’s rhetoric for escalating violence risks
- Ross previously assaulted by undocumented immigrant, requiring 30+ stitches after being dragged 50 yards
- Democrats push ICE OUT Act to strip qualified immunity from agents following shooting
Federal Agent Forced Into Hiding Following Deadly Encounter
ICE Officer Jonathan Ross has gone into hiding after shooting and killing Renee Nicole Good during a January enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Ross faces death threats and “WANTED” posters circulating throughout the sanctuary city. The shooting occurred when Good allegedly interfered with ICE agents targeting high-risk individuals, with video showing Ross firing as Good drove away in her SUV. This tragic incident highlights the dangerous environment federal agents face when enforcing immigration law in hostile jurisdictions.
The circumstances surrounding Ross make this case particularly concerning for law enforcement supporters. Last summer, an undocumented immigrant deliberately rammed Ross with a vehicle, dragging him 50 yards and requiring over 30 stitches. Now, after defending himself during another confrontation with those obstructing federal operations, Ross faces character assassination and death threats. This pattern reveals how sanctuary policies create dangerous scenarios where agents become targets both on duty and off.
Homan Confronts Minnesota Leaders Over Inflammatory Statements
Border Czar Tom Homan directly challenged Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey during recent media appearances, warning their anti-ICE rhetoric endangers federal agents. Homan stated “There will be more bloodshed unless we decrease the hateful rhetoric” and pleaded for cooperation instead of resistance. His warnings came after Minnesota officials labeled ICE operations “reckless federal power” and refused to cooperate with deportation efforts targeting dangerous criminals.
Minnesota’s sanctuary status forces ICE to operate without local police assistance, creating unnecessarily volatile situations. Homan emphasized that agents were pursuing the “worst of the worst” criminals when confronted by interference. Rather than supporting law enforcement efforts to remove dangerous individuals, Minnesota Democrats chose political grandstanding that puts both agents and civilians at risk. Even the Minnesota Police Association called for toning down inflammatory language.
Democrats Launch Political Attack on ICE Agent Protections
Following the Minneapolis incident, Democratic Representatives Eric Swalwell and Dan Goldman introduced the ICE OUT Act, seeking to eliminate qualified immunity protections for immigration agents. This legislative assault on law enforcement comes while Ross remains in hiding and faces ongoing threats. The timing reveals Democrats’ priority: scoring political points against immigration enforcement rather than protecting federal agents doing their constitutional duty.
Border Czar Tom Homan Warns Anti-ICE Rhetoric Could Spark More Bloodshed https://t.co/csvAOH8JHB
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President Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem correctly identified the incident as involving an individual interfering with federal operations. Trump called Good a “professional agitator,” while the administration maintains Ross acted in self-defense. The rush to strip legal protections from agents demonstrates how Democrats weaponize isolated incidents to undermine immigration enforcement altogether, leaving dedicated public servants vulnerable to political persecution for upholding federal law.
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