Tuesday, January 13, 2026- Widespread protests have erupted across the United States following two recent shootings involving federal immigration agents including the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis and another shooting in Portland, Oregon, where two people were wounded by federal agents during an enforcement encounter.
Activists and community groups mobilized under banners such as “ICE Out for Good,” calling for accountability, justice for Good, and an end to aggressive immigration enforcement tactics they say target and terrorize immigrant communities. Thousands of protests, rallies, and vigils have taken place from major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Austin to smaller towns nationwide.
In Minneapolis, where the fatal shooting first ignited national outrage, large crowds marched through parks and neighborhoods in freezing conditions, holding signs condemning ICE and demanding systemic change. Demonstrations were also reported outside federal buildings in cities including Washington, D.C., and across California.
Many protesters decried what they view as excessive use of force by federal agents and a broader climate of fear created by intensified immigration crackdowns. While most protests remained peaceful, some gatherings saw heightened tensions with law enforcement, prompting officials to call for nonviolent demonstrations as investigations into the shootings continue.
The nationwide backlash reflects deep frustration among immigrant rights advocates and allied groups over current immigration policy and enforcement practices. Organizers coordinated hundreds of events in response to the incidents, emphasizing solidarity with affected communities and broader demands to reform or abolish ICE. Public debate has intensified, with local leaders and lawmakers weighing in on both the conduct of federal agents and the broader impact of immigration enforcement operations on community trust and safety.
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