The death of Renee Good has sparked nationwide outrage and calls for accountability, with protests against ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) intensifying. Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 9, 2026. This tragic incident has ignited a wave of protests across the United States, demanding an end to the Trump administration's harsh immigration enforcement tactics.
On Saturday, January 10, 2026, thousands of people participated in marches and demonstrations in various cities, including Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Portland, Oregon. The protests were organized by the 'ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action', a grassroots movement coordinated by Indivisible, a progressive activist group. Leah Greenberg, a co-executive director of Indivisible, emphasized the collective grief and demand for justice, stating, 'Renee Nicole Good was a wife, a mother, and an integral part of her community. She, and countless others, should be alive today, free from the violence inflicted by ICE.'
In Minneapolis, demonstrators gathered in large numbers, carrying signs and chanting 'ICE out now!'. One of the protesters, Cameron Kritikos, expressed concern about the potential escalation of violence if more ICE agents were deployed in the city. He stated, 'I'm worried about the possibility of more clashes with law enforcement and the potential for further violence.'
The protests were not without incidents. The night before the main demonstration, a 'noise protest' in downtown Minneapolis resulted in 29 arrests. Demonstrators also targeted hotels where ICE agents were believed to be staying, causing property damage and clashing with police. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the violence while emphasizing the majority of protesters' peaceful nature.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded to the protests, asserting that the First Amendment protects speech and peaceful assembly but not rioting or destruction. DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin stated, 'DHS is committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring public safety.'
The protests come amidst a larger context of ICE's aggressive enforcement operations. Good's death occurred the day after DHS launched a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, deploying 2,000 immigration officers. In Philadelphia, a peaceful march with an estimated 500 demonstrators resulted in no arrests.
The protests and calls for accountability reflect a growing sentiment against ICE's actions, highlighting the need for a reevaluation of immigration policies and a commitment to justice for victims like Renee Good.
