Minneapolis Protests ICE Shooting; Protests in Iran; States Preparing for Midterms
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14 min
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Economics & Policy, Books & Authors
AI-Generated Summary
Key Takeaways
- ✓Community Trauma Response: Minneapolis residents compare Renee Goode's killing to George Floyd's murder, with protests targeting hotels housing ICE agents and community members processing collective trauma from multiple mass shootings within one year.
- ✓Iran Regime Vulnerability: Protests spread nationwide with inflation at 50 percent and currency losing half its value since September, while external pressures from Israeli strikes killing senior officials weaken the regime's ability to suppress dissent violently.
- ✓Election Security Preparations: State officials from both parties prepare for scenarios including federal troop deployment at polling places and ICE agents near voting sites, despite these actions violating federal voting laws and constitutional state authority over elections.
What It Covers
Minneapolis protests escalate after ICE shooting kills Renee Goode; Iran faces massive anti-government demonstrations amid economic collapse; states prepare for potential federal interference in midterm elections.
Key Questions Answered
- •Community Trauma Response: Minneapolis residents compare Renee Goode's killing to George Floyd's murder, with protests targeting hotels housing ICE agents and community members processing collective trauma from multiple mass shootings within one year.
- •Iran Regime Vulnerability: Protests spread nationwide with inflation at 50 percent and currency losing half its value since September, while external pressures from Israeli strikes killing senior officials weaken the regime's ability to suppress dissent violently.
- •Election Security Preparations: State officials from both parties prepare for scenarios including federal troop deployment at polling places and ICE agents near voting sites, despite these actions violating federal voting laws and constitutional state authority over elections.
Notable Moment
Federal immigration agents drove past the Renee Goode memorial during a rally, trailed by anti-ICE activists honking horns, illustrating the surreal tension gripping Minneapolis under heightened enforcement operations.
Episode Transcript
Protests continue in Minneapolis over a fatal shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Questions remain over the killing of Renee Goode, and the community there wants answers. I'm Scott Simon. And I'm Sasha Pfeiffer, and this is Up First from NPR News. This week's killing in Minneapolis was only the latest in a string of violent incidents in the state of Minnesota. I'll tell you how the community is trying to cope. And in Iran, protests continue to royal cities fueled by the country's crumbling economy. We'll look at the regime's response. Also, how big a role will the federal government play in the upcoming midterm elections? We'll tell you how states are preparing. So stay with us. We have the news you need to start your weekend. Support for NPR and the following message come from Warby Parker, the one stop shop for all your vision needs. They offer expertly crafted prescription eyewear, plus contacts, eye exams, and more. For everything you need to see, visit your nearest Warby Parker store or head to warbyparker.com. This message comes from Lisa. Lisa has a lineup of beautifully crafted mattresses tailored to how you sleep. Each mattress is designed with specific sleep positions and feel preferences in mind. Leesa mattresses are meticulously designed and assembled in The USA for exceptional quality. Plus, they back it all up with free shipping, easy returns, and a one hundred twenty night sleep trial. Go to lisa.com for twenty five percent off mattresses, plus get an extra $50 off with promo code n p r. This week on the NPR Politics Podcast, barely more than a week into the New Year, there's plenty to break down and try to understand. In Venezuela and beyond, questions about the changing role of America on the world stage, and in Minnesota, a deadly ice shooting. Follow us each day for facts, perspective, and analysis on the NPR Politics podcast. Listen on the NPR app or wherever you get podcasts. President Trump's immigration actions in Minneapolis continue to draw protests after a fatal ice shooting resulted in the death of a local woman, Renee Goode. Hundreds of people marched through the city's downtown district last night. More protests are expected today. NPR's Sergio Martinez Beltran has been covering the story in Minneapolis and joins us now. Sergio, thanks so much for being with us. Glad to be with you, Scott. You were out in the streets last night. What did you hear from people? Yeah. This particular protest I went to last night started outside a hotel where organizers say they believe ICE agents are staying, and it moved around downtown to a few other hotels. Now some of the protesters tried to breach at least one hotel and vandalized at least one building, and that led to multiple arrests. Now most people I talked to say they were out in the streets marching for two reasons. One was to honor the life of Renee Goode. They wanted to …
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