Renee Good Death by ICE Sparks 1,000 Weekend Protests Nationwide/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ More than 1,000 protests are planned across the United States this weekend in response to rising outrage over recent ICE enforcement actions. Organized by a coalition of advocacy groups, the “ICE Out For Good” movement aims to hold peaceful demonstrations. The protests were sparked by the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis and other incidents.
ICE Out For Good Protests Quick Looks
- Over 1,000 coordinated protests set for Saturday and Sunday nationwide
- Triggered by ICE’s fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis
- Organized by a coalition including ACLU and 50501 protest movement
- Demonstrations aim to be nonviolent, lawful, and community-led
- Protesters call for ICE accountability and an end to excessive force
- Additional rallies responding to other recent ICE and Border Patrol shootings
- Protests planned in all 50 states, including major events in New York, Minneapolis, and Oakland
- Focus on honoring lives lost in ICE-related incidents and demanding reform
Renee Good Death by ICE Sparks 1,000 Weekend Protests Nationwide
Deep Look
In a sweeping nationwide response to mounting public outrage, more than 1,000 protests are scheduled across the United States this weekend under the banner “ICE Out For Good.” The events, set for Saturday and Sunday, are being organized by a coalition of civil rights and immigrant advocacy organizations in reaction to what they describe as a growing pattern of unchecked violence from federal immigration authorities.
The wave of demonstrations follows the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a Minneapolis mother, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. The incident has galvanized public anger and renewed calls for transparency and accountability in federal enforcement practices. Organizers of the “ICE Out For Good” initiative cite the shooting, as well as other recent encounters between ICE and civilians, as evidence of systemic abuse and overreach.
The coalition behind the protests includes high-profile advocacy groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), United We Dream, Voto Latino, and the 50501 protest movement. According to a joint statement released this week, the protests will focus on community-led, peaceful, and lawful actions intended to both mourn victims of ICE violence and demand sweeping changes to immigration enforcement policies.
“This is about more than one incident,” said one organizer. “We are seeing a nationwide pattern of intimidation and brutality that must end. These protests are our collective call for accountability and justice.”
The demonstrations are expected to take place in every U.S. state, from large cities to smaller towns. Major events are confirmed in Minneapolis, New York, Portland, Chicago, and Los Angeles. In Portland, Oregon, protesters gathered early Friday outside the local ICE facility, holding signs and chanting slogans in support of the movement’s goals.
Many demonstrators are also demanding a thorough investigation into ICE’s use of force and are calling for congressional hearings, policy reform, and in some cases, the defunding or dismantling of ICE altogether.
The outrage was amplified by the viral video footage of Renee Good’s final moments, which activists say contradict the federal government’s narrative. According to ICE officials, the agent acted in self-defense, but local leaders and national civil rights groups have disputed that claim.
The protests also reflect growing frustration over recent actions by the Trump administration, which has increased immigration enforcement operations since returning to office. Critics argue that these tactics are escalating tensions in communities and putting vulnerable populations at risk.
In addition to honoring Good, the protests aim to shed light on other recent ICE and Border Patrol shootings, including incidents in Portland and Chicago. Advocates argue that there is a troubling pattern of ICE officers using excessive force during enforcement operations, often with little or no public transparency.
Organizers stress that the weekend’s events are focused on peaceful resistance. Many cities will hold vigils, marches, and teach-ins, emphasizing community solidarity and remembrance for those killed or harmed in ICE confrontations.
As public scrutiny intensifies, several lawmakers have voiced support for independent investigations and policy reform. However, ICE has maintained that its agents are acting within the bounds of the law and that its mission is focused on national security and public safety.
The “ICE Out For Good” protests aim to shift that narrative — challenging what organizers describe as an unchecked and dangerous level of authority that federal immigration agents hold. For those on the ground this weekend, the message is clear: communities are demanding change.
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