Nationwide Protests Erupt Following Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

Sun Jan 11 2026 07:59:57 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Demonstrations are planned across the U.S. this weekend in response to the fatal shooting of a woman by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, as calls for an end to immigration enforcement intensify.

Protests against immigration enforcement are set for cities nationwide after a woman was shot dead by ICE officers in Minneapolis. The planned demonstrations, organized by the Indivisible movement, reflect growing dissent against federal immigration policies. Local protests have so far remained peaceful, but tensions are rising as more than 2,000 federal officers are deployed to Minnesota amid alleged immigration-related fraud.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Protests against immigration enforcement are planned for cities and towns across the country on Saturday after a federal officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis and another shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon.

The demonstrations come as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pushes forward in the Twin Cities with what it calls its biggest-ever immigration enforcement operation. President Trump’s administration has described both shootings as acts of self-defense against purported attacks by drivers.

Indivisible, a social movement organization formed to resist the Trump administration, has organized hundreds of protests in various states, including Texas, Kansas, and Florida. Many rallies, dubbed “ICE Out for Good,” aim to amplify calls for reform and accountability of immigration policies.

In Minneapolis, migrant rights groups are leading a demonstration at Powderhorn Park in memory of 37-year-old Renee Good, who was shot and killed on Wednesday. The coalition aims to celebrate Good’s life while advocating for an end to violence on city streets.

While earlier protests remained relatively peaceful, tensions escalated recently with confrontations between demonstrators and federal agents guarding the area. Minneapolis police reported that at least 30 individuals were cited during protests on Friday, where minor scuffles occurred but serious injuries were avoided.

The current immigration operation has seen the deployment of over 2,000 federal officers to Minnesota, following alleged fraudulent activities focused on Somali residents. Agents had recently pulled out of Louisiana, where similar operations were underway.