Minneapolis Protests Erupt After Deadly ICE Shooting, Demonstrators Demand Officer Arrest

Ongoing Protests in Minneapolis

• ❄️ Despite falling snow, protests and demonstrations in Minneapolis are continuing into the weekend following the death of Renee Good.
• 🕯️ People have been visiting the memorial site all day and night, leaving candles and signs, with many calling for ICE to leave Minneapolis.

Demonstrator Sentiment and Demands

• 🚶 Thousands marched through the streets, expressing anger and frustration over the incident.
• 🗣️ Protesters voiced strong opposition to ICE, with one stating, "We don't need them. We've been here for a long time and we've been so safe in our community and since their arrival it's been pure terror and fear."
• ⚖️ Demonstrators are also calling for the arrest of the officer involved in the shooting.

ICE and DHS Response

• 🚫 Despite calls for action, DHS is stating they are not slowing down immigration enforcement in Minnesota.
• ⬆️ Sources indicate that DHS is actually surging an additional thousand Border Patrol agents to the state.
• 🛡️ DHS is defending the officer's actions, characterizing the encounter as self-defense.