(DDM) – Mass protests have erupted across the United States following the fatal shooting of 37‑year-old Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis, sparking national outrage and calls for accountability.
The incident, which occurred during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, has become a flashpoint in the national debate over immigration policy and the use of deadly force by federal agents.
Thousands rallied in Minneapolis, where demonstrators marched through the city chanting slogans such as “Abolish ICE” and “No justice, no peace — get ICE off our streets,” according to eyewitness accounts and official estimates.
Activists and community members have organized nationwide demonstrations under the banner “ICE Out For Good,” with more than 1,000 rallies held in cities including New York City, Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, and other major metropolitan areas.
Organizers of the protests demanded accountability for Good’s death and called for broader reforms of federal immigration enforcement tactics, which critics have described as violent and unaccountable.
Civil liberties groups, immigrant rights organizations, and grassroots coalitions have mobilized nationwide, highlighting a pattern of excessive force during ICE operations under the Trump administration.
The Department of Homeland Security has defended the agent’s actions, claiming the officer acted in self-defense. However, local officials and some video evidence appear to challenge that narrative.
In Minneapolis, authorities reported that most protests remained peaceful, though there were isolated incidents of property damage and some arrests. City leaders emphasized that the majority of demonstrators engaged lawfully.
In Washington, D.C., and other cities, protesters gathered outside ICE facilities and federal buildings, expressing frustration over immigration enforcement policies and urging federal authorities to dismantle practices viewed as harmful.
The protests reflect rising tensions between local and federal officials, particularly in states like Minnesota, where Democratic leaders have openly criticized ICE’s presence and handling of the shooting.
Good’s death has drawn attention to issues of transparency and oversight, with local leaders demanding greater access to investigative materials after federal agencies limited state involvement in the inquiry.
Her family has spoken publicly about the tragedy, highlighting the personal toll and calling for justice, while vigils and solidarity events continue nationwide.
The demonstrations show no signs of abating, as activists warn that enforcement operations and similar incidents have deepened public mistrust of federal immigration authorities and fueled demands for systemic change.
As protests continue, lawmakers, civil rights advocates, and community leaders urge peaceful expression while calling for full accountability and transparent investigations into the circumstances surrounding Good’s death.
The nationwide response underscores how a single incident can ignite widespread mobilization and reignite broader debates about immigration enforcement, civil rights, and the use of lethal force by federal agents.