Federal officials have defended the officer’s actions. Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, characterized Good’s behavior as posing a threat to agents. Local leaders, however, have challenged that account. Jacob Frey has publicly disputed the federal narrative, citing available video footage and questioning whether lethal force was justified.
In response to the unrest, a federal judge in Minnesota issued an injunction limiting certain enforcement tactics during protests. The order restricts the use of force against peaceful demonstrators unless there is clear evidence of criminal activity, reflecting judicial concern over crowd-control practices. Continue reading…