More than a thousand protests are happening across the U.S. this weekend. The events are in response to the recent shootings by ICE agents in Minneapolis and Portland. These incidents resulted in the death of one person, 29-year-old Renee Nicole Good, and injuries to others.
Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, said, “This weekend, people are coming together not just to mourn the lives lost to ICE violence, but to confront a cycle of harm that has disrupted families and terrorized communities.”
Tensions are high in areas where ICE is active. Good was killed during an immigration sweep while community members tried to interrupt the ICE operation. The video of her death quickly went viral, prompting widespread outrage. Many in Minneapolis protested immediately, with some lawmakers threatening to cut funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Mayor Jacob Frey openly criticized ICE, urging them to leave the city.
In Portland, ICE agents shot two Venezuelan immigrants, further escalating tensions. Protests erupted nationwide, leading to six arrests in Portland alone.
The “ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action” includes events in places from Honolulu to Machias, Maine. Organizers like the ACLU and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network are supporting the protests. They demand justice for Good and call for an end to ICE operations in their communities.
A participant from Durham, North Carolina, expressed his outrage about Good’s killing. “We can’t allow it,” Steven Eubanks said. “We have to stand up.”
This wave of protests highlights a growing movement against ICE’s enforcement actions. According to a recent survey, around 60% of Americans support changing immigration policies to prioritize family unity over enforcement. The conversation around immigration is evolving, with many advocating for stronger protections and community support.
For more on the impact of ICE activities, you can check out this report from the American Civil Liberties Union.
