Tens of Thousands March Across US in Protests After ICE Fatal Shooting

Tens of thousands of people marched in cities across the United States this weekend to protest the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota, an event that has ignited nationwide demonstrations and sharpened public debate over federal immigration enforcement.

The massive protest in Minneapolis, which saw people braving bitter cold and marching through downtown streets, was part of more than 1,000 rallies planned across the country under the slogan “ICE Out For Good.” Demonstrators carried signs reading “Abolish ICE” and “No justice, no peace,” and chanted the name of Good as they marched toward the residential neighborhood where she was shot earlier in the week.

Good, a community volunteer known for monitoring federal enforcement actions, was shot and killed during a federal immigration operation on Wednesday. Minnesota officials have denounced the shooting as unjustified, citing bystander video suggesting that her vehicle was not posing a direct threat when force was used. In contrast, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has maintained that the agent acted in self-defense, claiming the vehicle was used in a threatening manner — a narrative that has deepened public outrage.

The protests were not limited to Minneapolis. Demonstrations also took place in cities such as New York, Boston, Phoenix, and Durham, with participants demanding accountability and systemic reform of immigration enforcement practices. In Portland, Oregon, where federal agents shot and wounded two individuals during another enforcement incident earlier in the week, large crowds also turned out to voice their anger.

While most demonstrations remained peaceful, there were reports of isolated confrontations with law enforcement. In Minneapolis, a smaller protest outside a hotel housing ICE officers saw some participants throw ice, snow, and rocks, leading to several citations and one law enforcement officer being injured. Local leaders, including Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz, urged demonstrators to keep protests peaceful and lawful.

The protests reflect broader frustration with immigration policy and enforcement tactics under the current federal government. Organizers and activists argue that the shootings highlight urgent issues of accountability and the need for comprehensive reform.

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