A series of videos from the early months of the Trump administration have emerged, showing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents employing aggressive tactics against women, including physical confrontations and the use of pepper spray. One particularly alarming incident involved the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother, by an ICE agent during a protest in Minneapolis. This incident has intensified scrutiny over ICE's operational methods and the accountability mechanisms in place for such actions.

High-ranking officials, including President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, have defended the agents involved, claiming without evidence that Good had attacked the agent. However, research indicates a lack of comprehensive data documenting the use of force by ICE agents, complicating efforts to fully understand the scope of violence against women, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds. Gender-based violence researchers have noted that the visibility of these violent encounters is linked to broader policies that have historically marginalized women and LGBTQ+ individuals.

The increase in reported incidents of violence against women by law enforcement, including ICE, has been documented in various studies. Data from the Prison Policy Initiative shows a significant rise in the percentage of women experiencing police use of force over the years, with Indigenous and Black women facing disproportionately high risks. The lack of standardized data collection across law enforcement agencies further obscures the reality of these encounters.

In a recent press briefing, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asserted that ICE operates within the law, despite numerous reports and eyewitness accounts documenting aggressive behavior, particularly in Minneapolis. State officials have initiated legal action against the federal government for alleged violations of the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. Reports indicate that ICE agents have forcibly entered homes without judicial authorization and detained individuals in public spaces without clear legal justification, raising significant concerns about civil liberties.

Representative Ilhan Omar expressed alarm over the pervasive fear experienced by residents due to ICE's presence, highlighting that agents reportedly target individuals based on appearance or ethnicity. The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging violations related to racial profiling and unlawful detentions.

Public opinion regarding ICE's actions has shifted, with polls indicating that a majority of Americans disapprove of the agency's handling of the shooting of Renee Good. A Quinnipiac University poll found that 53% of registered voters believe the shooting was unjustified, with disapproval particularly pronounced among Democrats. A CNN poll corroborated these findings, revealing that 56% of respondents view the shooting as an inappropriate use of force, and 51% believe it highlights systemic issues within ICE's operational framework.

Concerns about the treatment of protesters against deportations are also notable, with nearly half of Americans worried about potential crackdowns on demonstrations. Trust in the federal government to conduct a fair investigation into Good's shooting is low, with 62% expressing limited or no trust. These findings reflect a growing skepticism towards ICE and the current administration's immigration policies, underscoring the need for accountability and reform in law enforcement practices.