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FBI asks agents to travel to Minneapolis for temporary assignments amid protests, sources say

January 19, 2026

The FBI has requested agents from various field offices to voluntarily travel to Minneapolis for temporary assignments due to ongoing anti-ICE protests and the recent fatal shooting of Renee Good. This move aims to address the heightened tensions in the city as federal law enforcement confronts demonstrators.

FBI asks agents to travel to Minneapolis for temporary assignments amid protests, sources say

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Key Highlights

FBI requested agents nationwide to assist in Minneapolis.
Request is in response to anti-ICE protests and a fatal shooting.
The shooting victim was identified as Renee Good.
The request was first reported by Bloomberg.
Details of the assignments remain unclear.

Sources

FBI asks agents to travel to Minneapolis for temporary assignments amid protests, sources say

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FBI asks agents to travel to Minneapolis for temporary assignments amid protests, sources say

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