Homan Says Insurrection Act ‘Viable Option’ For Minnesota Anti-ICE Violence

Tom Homan’s remarks signal a sharp escalation in Washington’s stance as Minneapolis reels from protests and outrage after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, a 37‑year‑old Minneapolis woman, during a federal immigration operation that has sparked daily demonstrations and national debate. Federal officials, including Homan, have publicly defended the agent’s actions as self‑defense while urging critics to “tone down the rhetoric” to avoid further violence, even as opponents accuse the administration of inflaming tensions. Supporters see a crisis of lawlessness and repeated attacks on ICE personnel; critics see a federal government ready to consider drastic measures—including invoking the Insurrection Act—to regain control, leaving a city on edge over what comes next.