Minneapolis streets filled with thousands on Saturday night, as residents returned to protest the death of Renee Nicole Good, 37, who was shot in her car by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier this week. The city, already simmering with frustration over federal immigration enforcement, witnessed both peaceful demonstrations and tense confrontations.
City officials reported that around 30 people were arrested over the weekend, and one police officer sustained minor injuries after being struck by a chunk of ice. Despite the cold, protesters persisted, chanting, beating drums, and flashing lights into the night. Videos circulating online captured the energy and unrest: some demonstrators threw ice, snow, and rocks at officers and vehicles, while a nearby hotel sustained window damage and graffiti.
On Friday, police declared an unlawful assembly outside the Canopy Hotel, where ICE agents were believed to be staying. Officials said several hundred people were present, and a few forced entry through an alley entrance. Mayor Jacob Frey praised the majority of demonstrators for remaining peaceful, while warning that those endangering others or damaging property would face arrest.
Federal authorities have claimed the ICE agent acted in self-defense. Local leaders, however, maintain that Good posed no threat. The incident has drawn nationwide attention, sparking similar protests in Austin, Seattle, New York, and Los Angeles. For many, it has become a broader reckoning over the presence and practices of ICE across the United States.
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Adding to the tension, three Minnesota congresswomen—Ilhan Omar, Kelly Morrison, and Angie Craig—attempted to tour an ICE facility in Minneapolis on Saturday. They reported being allowed inside initially, only to be told to leave shortly after. The lawmakers accused ICE and the Department of Homeland Security of obstructing congressional oversight. “They do not care that they are violating federal law,” Craig said. Omar added that the public deserves transparency about operations within ICE facilities.
In Minneapolis, grief and outrage continue to converge on cold streets, as the community demands accountability and clarity. The protests show no signs of waning, underscoring a larger, nationwide debate over immigration enforcement and the lives it affects.
