ICE Vehicle Appears to Ram Civilian Cars at Red Lights — Minnesota Video Alarms Drivers

A newly surfaced video from Minnesota has intensified public anxiety around Immigration and Customs Enforcement after appearing to show an ICE vehicle forcing civilian cars through a traffic junction.

The footage, which has spread rapidly on social media over the past 24 hours, comes just days after the fatal shooting of Minneapolis mother Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent.

While the incident captured on video has not yet been formally addressed by authorities, it has reignited fears about enforcement tactics, public safety and accountability on Minnesota roads.

Critics say the behaviour resembles reckless driving to purposely harm passengers, while ICE supporters argue the footage is being misinterpreted.

Viral Footage Raises Fresh Questions

The clip, shared widely on X, appears to show an unmarked vehicle pushing another car into an intersection before driving away.

Viewers claim the manoeuvre occurred at a red light, though this detail has not been independently verified. What is clear is the unease the footage has provoked, particularly given the timing.

Others referenced past cases in which ICE agents allegedly used traffic encounters to justify the use of force, arguing that the video reflects a pattern rather than an isolated moment. Some posts went further, expressing fear that ordinary drivers could be caught in confrontations they did not choose or understand.

While some comments used inflammatory language, the underlying concern was consistent: public safety. Drivers expressed alarm at the idea of enforcement vehicles forcing cars into intersections where pedestrians and other motorists could be at risk.

Public Reaction and Fear for Public Safety

For many Minnesotans, the video has become a symbol of escalating tension following Good's death, which remains under investigation. Online reactions have framed the scene as reckless and dangerous, with some users accusing ICE of endangering civilians by using vehicles as enforcement tools.

Critics described the behaviour as reckless driving that could easily lead to serious injury or death, especially in heavy urban traffic. Several comments questioned why federal agents appear to face fewer immediate consequences than local police officers for similar conduct.

For many, the visual alone suggested a disregard for public safety. One reaction described the agency bluntly, saying, 'ICE is a group of criminals'.

Another comment used sarcasm to criticise the tactic, stating, 'This must be what they call 'weaponising your vehicle' 😏'.

A longer reaction referenced a civilian car owner's past legal encounter, explaining ICE 'tried to claim drivers were ramming their cars on purpose, the evidence in the case showed that agents were intentionally causing traffic accidents in an attempt to claim a traffic violation & reason for use of force'.

Supporters Dispute the Interpretation

Not all responses condemned ICE. One supporter argued the video was misleading, saying, 'No indication the light was red. In fact, given how many people also turned, that indicates the light was green.'

The same comment suggested provocation, adding, 'given the car pushed had its hazards on, I'm guessing they were purposely blocking the ICE vehicle, prompting said vehicle to push them out of the way.'

That defence continued with, 'Not a red light. Obstruction is a crime', asserting that ICE's actions were justified under traffic law.

Fears Over Public Safety in Minnesota

Several reactions focused on the potential danger to bystanders. One stated, 'Total disregard for the drivers' or the general public's safety. These goons are out of control - expect more deaths...💀', referring to ICE Agent Jonathan Ross fatally shooting Good, a mother-of-three, who bled to death in her car.

Some argued the actions crossed legal boundaries, comparing them to cops who immediately face repercussions. 'ICE/Border Patrol ramming cars, forcing them through red lights, and fleeing the scene isn't 'enforcement.' It's a reckless assault, abuse of power, and terrorising civilians. If local cops did this, heads would roll — why are federal agents above the law?'

Another lengthy comment called for institutional dismantling, stating, 'ICE needs to he unmasked, disarmed, disbanded, and charged for their multiple crimes in every jurisdiction they have committed them in. The leaders of ICE, DHS, and the Trump Administration need to be arrested and put on Nuremberg-style trials for their decisions.;

However, this was met with a comment asking why ICE agents drive $100k vehicles, which is roughly £79,000, noting that it's a taxpayer-funded piece of equipment used to harm taxpayers themselves.

One comment claimed, 'I believe that ICE has been given the green light to do whatever the hell they wish to instigate violence. Minnesota has been chosen. Waltz is the target!' Others urged legal action, saying, 'I think it's time to evaluate your legal avenues because these ICE agents are putting the good people of Minnesota at risk even more so now.'

ICE has yet to release an official statement regarding cases of vehicle ramming. For now, one comment stated that the footage was already being forwarded to Minnesota officials, 'Hopefully someone in that group will have the courage to seek a warrant'.

Until authorities confirm what the video shows, the incident remains a flashpoint rather than a conclusion. But for many drivers, the clip has reinforced a growing fear: that routine journeys could suddenly become enforcement encounters with unpredictable outcomes.