Ellen DeGeneres has spoken out about the unrest in Minneapolis after Renee Nicole Good was killed during an encounter involving an ICE agent on January 7. Her death has led to ongoing protests. Some local leaders and residents are calling for ICE to leave the state.
DeGeneres shared a message on Instagram saying she feels very sorry for what Minneapolis is going through. She said the city matters to her because she filmed her most recent stand-up special there.
She also supported people who are protesting peacefully. DeGeneres said her thoughts are with the community and that she feels sorry for anyone who has been hurt while taking part in protests.
The protests have drawn strong criticism from President Donald Trump, especially after a protest interrupted a church service. Federal officials have also warned that people who disrupt services could face legal action.
Earlier, DeGeneres posted that she felt sad, angry, and worried. She later reshared a statement from Good’s spouse, who described Renee as a kind and loving person. The message focused on the family’s grief and the loss they are facing.