Growing Nationwide Protests Erupt After Fatal ICE Shooting
The tragic death of Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman from Minneapolis, has ignited a wave of protests across the United States. Good was fatally shot by a federal immigration officer, leading to public outcry and demonstrations, including a candlelight vigil held in Detroit’s Clark Park.
The incident has drawn significant attention and criticism towards the Trump administration, which labeled Good as “a domestic terrorist,” claiming she attempted to run over the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer with her car. However, video footage of the encounter has sparked doubt and debate over the government’s narrative.
Anti-Trump activists, including those present at the Detroit vigil, have expressed their outrage. Joshua Medina from the People’s Assembly emphasized the need for collective action against the administration’s immigration policies, stating, “Force only understands force,” and clarifying that he refers to a demonstration of “people-power” rather than violence.
This weekend, Indivisible, a social movement group, has organized over a thousand protests nationwide, including in Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, and Florida, with more expected in Michigan communities like Midland. The group aims to challenge the actions of the Trump administration and rally support from diverse groups, as noted by Indivisible’s co-executive director, Ezra Levin, who mentioned the involvement of veterans, rural residents, and even some Republican voters.
In response to the ongoing tension, groups opposing ICE are advocating for a national walkout against immigration policies. BAMN (By Any Means Necessary) member Donna Stern predicts that protests combined with strikes could yield significant results, similar to international efforts to restrict arms shipments to Israel.
Meanwhile, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has called for the public to provide any evidence related to the shooting. Despite the federal investigation, Moriarty expressed her concern about the ICE agent’s alleged “absolute immunity” and emphasized that it is premature to determine if prosecution is warranted. She noted, “I can say the ICE officer does not have complete immunity here.”
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