Summary
Protests and other events are planned across Minnesota this weekend to oppose federal immigration enforcement. Tensions have risen following the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an immigration officer. The protests are responding to actions by the federal government and the recent court ruling allowing federal officers to take action against protestors.
Key Facts
- Protests are organized in Minnesota in reaction to federal immigration actions.
- The events follow the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent.
- The federal government claims Good was a "domestic terrorist" attempting to attack an officer.
- A U.S. appeals court recently allowed federal officers to detain and use tear gas on peaceful protestors.
- On Friday, a rally is scheduled in downtown Minneapolis at 2 p.m.
- A "statewide day of non-violent moral action" is planned for January 23.
- Over 450 businesses plan to close in support of the general strike.
- A vigil in Brainerd and a silent auction in St. Paul's are among other weekend activities.
