GOP candidate drops out of MN governor's race over ICE raids

Chris Madel, the lawyer for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who shot Renee Good earlier this year, has dropped his bid for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, citing disagreements with the party over ICE raids.

In an online video statement, Madel confirmed that "I am ending my campaign for Minnesota Governor."

"ICE has authorized its agents to raid homes using a civil warrant that need only be signed by a border patrol agent," he said. "That's unconstitutional and it's wrong."

Madel was vying for the nomination in a crowded field that includes MyPillow founder Mike Lindell. The state is expected to be competitive, partially due to Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., opting against a reelection bid.

Minneapolis, in particular, has been a hotspot for immigration enforcement in the wake of revelations of large-scale public fraud linked to the Somali expat community there.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.