UPDATE: Nationwide protests are erupting this weekend in response to the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman, by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis. Activists are demanding accountability and justice, with at least 1,000 events planned across the U.S. as part of the “ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action.”
The protests follow Good’s death earlier this week, igniting outrage over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics. Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, stated, “Renee Nicole Good was a wife, a mother of three, and a member of her community. She should be alive today.” Demonstrators are rallying not only for Good but also for the numerous others killed by ICE, emphasizing the human impact of these policies.
In Minneapolis, large crowds gathered on Saturday, chanting “ICE out now!” One protester, Cameron Kritikos, expressed concerns about increased ICE presence leading to further violence: “I’m nervous that there are going to be more clashes with law enforcement officials.”
The night before, a “noise protest” drew around 1,000 people, resulting in 29 arrests as some participants clashed with police. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned property damage while praising the majority of peaceful protesters, stating, “We are standing up to Donald Trump’s chaos not with our own brand of chaos, but with care and unity.”
The protests have drawn statements from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which emphasized that while the First Amendment protects peaceful assembly, it does not condone rioting or violence. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin reiterated the agency’s commitment to upholding the rule of law.
Good was shot the day after DHS launched a large-scale immigration operation in Minnesota, deploying 2,000 immigration officers statewide. In Philadelphia, around 500 demonstrators were reported to be cooperative during a peaceful march, while protests in Portland, Oregon, focused on the hospital where injured detainees are taken following arrests.
In a related incident, U.S. Border Patrol agents shot and injured two individuals on Thursday, identified as Luis David Nino-Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, both from Venezuela. DHS claims the shooting occurred during a targeted vehicle stop, asserting self-defense by federal agents.
As protests unfold nationwide, the call for justice and accountability continues to resonate deeply within communities affected by immigration enforcement. Activists are urging everyone to join in solidarity, demanding an end to what they describe as systemic violence and injustice.
Stay tuned for ongoing updates as this story develops.
