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Protests erupted last week after an agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Macklingood and have continued every day since.
Jasmine Garst, NPR News, Minneapolis.
Homeland Security says there are more than 2,000 ICE agents on the ground and more on the way.
A lot of people out here are terrified of retaliation for protesting and don't want to give their full names.
Right now, the streets are fairly empty.
A lot of stores have their doors locked.
And on every street corner, there are one or two people, citizens, just standing, monitoring for ICE agents.
The mood was heated after a Venezuelan immigrant was shot in the leg.
According to a statement by Homeland Security, the agent was being attacked and he shot in self-defense.
Since Rene Good was shot dead, protesters have been clashing with federal immigration agents on the streets of Minneapolis on a daily basis, demanding they leave the city.
One woman who requested anonymity for fear of reprisal says she's disappointed in local officials.
You know, come outside with the people, support us some more.
Like, you're just doing press conferences for what?
Like, come outside and help us.
Homeland Security has said it currently has around 2,800 agents on the ground.
Jasmine Garst, NPR News, Minneapolis.