Tens of thousands protested in Minneapolis and nationwide following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration officer, fueling widespread outrage against aggressive immigration enforcement by the Trump administration.
Tens of thousands of people marched in Minneapolis, with hundreds of similar protests occurring across the U.S., to condemn the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer and two other shootings in Portland, Oregon. This widespread outrage is directed at the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement, including the largest-ever DHS deployment in the Twin Cities. Local leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, urged peaceful demonstrations while criticizing President Trump for potentially seeking chaos to distract from the federal actions. A previous protest in Minneapolis turned violent, resulting in minor injuries to an officer and multiple arrests. Despite calls for calm, community members expressed deep fear and frustration over ICE's 'sickening' harassment. Protesters braved freezing temperatures, carrying signs demanding 'De-ICE Minnesota!' Federal officers continued operations during the main protest, and three Minnesota congresswomen were denied entry to an ICE facility, highlighting the escalating tensions between federal enforcement and local communities and oversight.
