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Minneapolis educator pursuing lawsuit after ICE agents detained him outside school during surge
By Jon Collins at Sahan Journal
· July 15, 2026
· 6 min read
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Roosevelt High School assistant teacher Quentin Williams remembers trying to keep student morale up on Jan. 7.
Just that morning, 37-year-old Renee Good had been shot to death by an Immigration and Customs Enfor...
Key takeaway Just that morning, 37-year-old Renee Good had been shot to death by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent a few miles away from the school.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The incident at Roosevelt High School has significant implications for the Minneapolis community, particularly for students and educators who may already feel vulnerable due to their immigration status or racial background. The fact that ICE agents felt empowered to swarm onto school property with weapons drawn, detaining and physically assaulting a staff member, raises serious concerns about the safety and well-being of students and educators in the city. As Quentin Williams pursues his lawsuit against the federal government, the community will be watching closely to see how the city and its schools respond to ensure that such an incident never happens again. The Minneapolis Public Schools district has a long-standing commitment to being a sanctuary district, and this incident will test the district's resolve to protect its students and staff from federal immigration enforcement actions.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: Sahan Journal ·
Reading time: 6 min
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Roosevelt High School assistant teacher Quentin Williams remembers trying to keep student morale up on Jan. 7.
Just that morning, 37-year-old Renee Good had been shot to death by an Immigration and Customs Enfor...
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