3,000 Agents in One City: Surviving US Immigration Agent Violence 2026
US immigration agent violence in 2026 is escalating, with fatal shootings and a massive surge in ICE personnel. Understand the context of the 'Kavanaugh stop' and how to stay safe.
The streets are outmanned. As of January 13, 2026, the surge in ICE and CBP activity has reached a violent boiling point across the United States. Recent fatal shootings in Minneapolis and Portland aren't just isolated incidents—they're the result of a massive federal budget expansion and a legal environment that increasingly targets individuals based on appearance.
The Lethal Cost of Surveillance: US Immigration Agent Violence 2026
Last Wednesday, federal agents shot and killed 37-year-old US citizen Renee Nicole Good during an ICE operation in Minneapolis. Senator Amy Klobuchar noted on Friday that there are now over 3,000 agents in Minnesota alone, outnumbering local police. Meanwhile, in Portland, CBP agents opened fire on a vehicle, hospitalizing two people. These events have triggered lawsuits from state governments claiming a federal 'invasion'.
The Rise of the 'Kavanaugh Stop' and Digital Risk
The legal ground shifted in September 2025 when the Supreme Court ruled that apparent ethnicity could be a 'relevant factor' in detentions. This 'Kavanaugh stop' has emboldened agents, while DHS Secretary Kristi Noem maintains the surge is necessary to 'protect citizens.' However, civil rights groups like the NILC warn that even US citizens are no longer safe from the risk of physical harm during these chaotic interactions.
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