Community Outrage Follows Fatal Shooting by ICE Officers Amidst Immigration Crackdown

Sat Jan 10 2026 03:56:05 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Protests erupt in Minneapolis and Oregon over recent violent incidents between federal officers and citizens, igniting debates on immigration enforcement policies.

Following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, hundreds took to the streets in protest, demanding accountability and calling for an end to such operations. Similar incidents, including a shooting in Oregon, have intensified scrutiny on federal law enforcement's immigration practices. Officials, including Homeland Security Secretary, claim the actions were justified, leading to a significant public outcry against perceived systemic injustices in immigration enforcement.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Outrage has exploded onto the streets of Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. The incident has reignited longstanding tensions regarding federal immigration enforcement as protests also arise in Oregon following a related shooting.

Protesters marched in frigid weather, chanting demands for an end to ICE operations. ICE out now! became a rallying cry as demonstrators expressed their frustration outside federal facilities involved in enforcement crackdowns.

The shooting on Thursday in Portland, Oregon, left two individuals injured and prompted a call for a full investigation from local officials. Police investigations into the incidents in both states highlight the increasing scrutiny of federal practices in immigration enforcement as advocates argue for a reassessment of policies seen as both harmful and dangerous.

Responses from the Department of Homeland Security defended the actions of agents involved, asserting that they were targeted in aggressive situations. This justification, however, has done little to quell public anger regarding repeated instances of violence tied to immigration enforcement efforts.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called the self-defense argument utilized by Homeland Security garbage, asserting that evidence suggests a different narrative.

As these events unfold, the state's ability to investigate deeply and impartially remains in question, with local leaders demanding transparency and accountability amid escalating tensions around immigration practices nationwide.