URGENT UPDATE: Nationwide protests are unfolding this weekend in response to the tragic death of Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis. Demonstrators are demanding accountability and an end to what they describe as violent immigration enforcement tactics.
Organizers from Indivisible report that at least 1,000 events are taking place across the United States on Saturday and Sunday as part of the “ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action.” Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, emphasized the need for collective mourning and strong calls for justice. “Renee Nicole Good was a wife, a mother of three, and a member of her community,” she stated. “We refuse to look away or stay silent.”
In Minneapolis, large crowds of protesters shouted “ICE out now!” on Saturday, voicing their fears about escalating violence with the potential deployment of additional ICE officers. Cameron Kritikos, a 31-year-old grocery store worker, expressed concern over the implications of heightened ICE presence in the city: “I’m nervous that there are going to be more clashes with law enforcement officials.”
The protests intensified Friday night when approximately 1,000 people gathered downtown for a “noise protest.” Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara confirmed that 29 individuals were arrested as tensions flared when part of the crowd began damaging property. Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the violence but praised the peaceful majority, stating, “We are standing up to Donald Trump’s chaos not with our own brand of chaos, but with care and unity.”
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded to the protests, emphasizing the distinction between peaceful assembly and unlawful actions. Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin stated, “DHS is taking measures to uphold the rule of law and protect public safety and our officers.”
Renee Good was killed shortly after DHS initiated a major immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, deploying 2,000 immigration officers statewide. The operation has stirred public outcry and concern for community safety.
In Philadelphia, approximately 500 demonstrators marched from City Hall, maintaining a peaceful presence, according to police reports. Meanwhile, in Portland, Oregon, protesters gathered outside a local hospital where injured detainees are taken after ICE arrests. This follows a shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol agents that injured two individuals.
As these protests continue to spread, the call for justice and accountability grows louder. Activists are uniting to ensure that the names and stories of victims like Renee Good are not forgotten. The urgency of their message resonates deeply, making the stakes clear: the fight for immigration reform and community safety is far from over.
Stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops across multiple cities.
