Thousands gathered in Minneapolis to protest the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, marking the beginning of nationwide demonstrations. The protests were fueled by concerns over ICE's presence in communities and the recent violence associated with immigration enforcement, including the shooting of two protesters in Portland, Oregon.

The Minneapolis protest was part of a larger series of events occurring across various cities. Local leaders encouraged peaceful demonstrations, although tensions escalated at a separate protest outside a hotel, resulting in minor injuries to an officer and citations for 29 individuals. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the violence, attributing the unrest to provocateurs and linking it to broader immigration enforcement policies of the Trump administration. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz also criticized the federal government's aggressive tactics, which he argued have led to unnecessary violence.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security described its operation in the Twin Cities as the largest immigration enforcement initiative to date. The Trump administration defended the actions of ICE officers, asserting they acted in self-defense against perceived threats from protesters. However, public sentiment appears to be shifting, with a recent YouGov poll indicating that 40% of Americans strongly disapprove of ICE's operational conduct, and 51% view its tactics as too forceful.

In the aftermath of Good's shooting, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem labeled the incident as an act of "domestic terrorism," a characterization that has drawn criticism from various officials, including Mayor Frey. This statement has raised concerns about its potential impact on public confidence in the ongoing investigation. Footage of the incident has led to differing interpretations, with some suggesting that Good's vehicle was turning away from the officer at the time of the shooting, contradicting the administration's narrative.

The protests have also drawn attention from public figures, with several celebrities at the 2026 Golden Globes wearing pins opposing ICE, highlighting the growing anti-ICE sentiment. Activists and lawmakers have pledged to continue advocating for accountability and reform in immigration enforcement practices. An FBI investigation into the shooting is currently underway, as local authorities in Minnesota and Oregon call for state investigations into both incidents involving federal agents.

The ongoing protests and public discontent reflect a broader critique of the Trump administration's immigration policies, which have often been met with scrutiny regarding their implications for community safety and civil rights.