White House border czar Tom Homan defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement after nationwide protests followed the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Homan said the agent has received death threats and been doxxed, putting his family at risk as tensions rise.

The woman, identified as Renee Good, was shot during a traffic stop. Video shared online appears to show her driving her vehicle toward an ICE agent while trying to flee. After the agent was struck by the vehicle, he fired his weapon, killing her. The incident sparked protests in multiple U.S. cities over the weekend.

In an interview with Dr. Phil McGraw, Homan urged the public to “allow investigators to complete their work” before reaching conclusions. He stressed that the agent involved is deeply affected, saying that “no law enforcement officer feels good about using lethal force under any circumstance.”

Supporters of the agent pointed to his prior experience, noting he had been seriously injured six months earlier after being dragged about 300 feet by a vehicle driven by an illegal alien suspect, an incident that required more than 30 stitches. They argue this history adds context to his reaction in Minneapolis.

Protests in Minneapolis became violent Friday night, with demonstrators allegedly throwing rocks and ice at officers, resulting in 29 citations. The Department of Homeland Security said the Twin Cities operation was its “largest immigration enforcement effort to date.” Republicans called the shooting an “act of self-defense,” while Democrats demanded investigations, policy changes, and funding cuts, underscoring deep divisions over immigration enforcement.