Summary
Vigils and protests called "ICE Out For Good" were quickly organized across the U.S. after recent fatal shootings involving immigration officers in Minneapolis and Portland. These events are in response to increased Homeland Security operations under President Trump. Protesters want to draw attention to and demand accountability for the actions of immigration enforcement agencies.
Key Facts
- Nationwide vigils and protests were organized for Jan. 10 and 11 after a shooting by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
- Renee Nicole Good was shot by an ICE agent as she drove past the agents in Minneapolis.
- Two people were shot by Border Patrol during a vehicle stop in Portland, and both were hospitalized.
- Over 500 protest events were planned across the country, with more expected.
- Organizers seek to highlight incidents of violence and demand accountability from immigration agencies.
- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has criticized federal immigration enforcement actions.
- Recent protests in Minneapolis escalated to law enforcement using flashbangs and chemical irritants.
- In past incidents, ICE-related protests spread across the country over similar shootings and immigration enforcement actions.
