Council member who lost eye in George Floyd protest sees echo in Ice killing

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Rachel Leingang in MinneapolisJanuary 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Council member who lost eye in George Floyd protest sees echo in Ice killing

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Minneapolis City Council member Soren Stevenson, who lost an eye during 2020 George Floyd protests, sees parallels between that period and the recent fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents in his district. The incident occurred on the edge of his district, impacting the Latino business community in Plaza Mexico. Stevenson notes the fear and economic impact on the community, reminiscent of the 2020 unrest. He highlights the community's renewed activism and mutual aid efforts in response to the increased ICE activity. As a new council member, Stevenson aims to address community concerns and explore how the city can counter ICE presence, echoing calls for ICE to leave Minneapolis. The FBI has taken over the investigation into Good's death.

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