U.S. Protests Demand Justice for Good’s Death, Call to Reform ICE

Nationwide protests erupted this past weekend, demanding justice for the death of Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. The demonstrations, organized under the banner “ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action,” reflected widespread anger toward the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics.

Background on Renee Good’s Death

Renee Good was fatally shot in Minneapolis during a significant operation by ICE. Her death has become a symbol of the broader issues surrounding immigration enforcement. Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, highlighted that Good was a mother and a valued community member. Greenberg emphasized the personal impact of such violence: “ICE’s violence is not a statistic; it has names, families, and futures attached to it.”

Protests Across the United States

According to Indivisible, over 1,000 protest events were scheduled throughout the U.S. on January 10 and 11, 2026. In Minneapolis, protesters marched with chants of “ICE out now!” expressing their desire for the removal of ICE agents from their communities.

• Cameron Kritikos: A grocery store worker who participated in the Minneapolis protests expressed concerns about the potential for increased violence with a larger ICE presence.
• Minneapolis Police Response: Around 1,000 people gathered for a “noise protest” the night before, resulting in 29 arrests, despite most protests remaining peaceful.

Local Leadership’s Responses

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey praised the peaceful nature of the majority of protesters while condemning any violence. He maintained that arrests would be made for those causing property damage. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) underscored the need to uphold the rule of law, differentiating between peaceful assembly and disorderly behavior.

Related Incidents and Further Protests

The unrest wasn’t limited to Minneapolis. Other cities also saw demonstrations. In Philadelphia, approximately 500 participants marched peacefully, and no arrests were reported. In Portland, protests emerged in response to a shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol agents that left two individuals injured. The DHS indicated that the use of force was justified, claiming that the vehicle involved had been weaponized.

This wave of protests underscores a growing demand for accountability from ICE and a reevaluation of immigration enforcement practices across the United States. As communities rally together, the calls for justice continue to resonate amidst personal stories of loss and activism.