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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: A video shows an ICE officer kicking over a memorial candle honoring Renee Good.
Rating: MOSTLY TRUE
Explanation: The video is authentic and from January 2026, showing a law enforcement officer kicking over a flameless memorial candle for Renee Good. However, the officer was not an ICE agent but a Federal Protective Service officer, a separate DHS agency, and the incident occurred in Sacramento, California.
Date: 01/16/2026
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Last Updated on January 16, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check