Protests Against Deadly ICE Shooting Scheduled for Downtown LA
Demonstrations Planned Following Fatal Shooting of Minneapolis Woman by ICE Officer
Back-to-back protests are set to take place this morning outside the Federal Building in downtown Minneapolis, ignited by the recent shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman, by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during an immigration operation.
The first demonstration, organized by a coalition of civil rights activists led by Najee Ali, is scheduled for 9 a.m. Activists are demanding the arrest of the officer involved in Wednesday’s incident.
At 10 a.m., Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE Justice) will host a gathering to denounce the shooting. They aim to unite clergy and community leaders with vulnerable groups, including low-wage workers and immigrants, advocating for dignity and justice in society.
Approximately 80 individuals protested at Placita Olvera in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday night, urging that the officer who shot Good be charged with murder. Signs among the demonstrators read “Stop ICE terror now!” and “ICE out of our communities.”
In Washington, Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Long Beach, called for an immediate investigation into the shooting. “Oversight Democrats are demanding answers on what happened,” he stated on social media. Rep. Derek Tran, D-Garden Grove, labeled Good’s killing “a profound failure of justice and a grotesque violation of the values we claim to uphold.” He expressed his dismay at the situation, describing it as part of a troubling pattern of "lethal incompetence" under the current administration.
State Sen. María Elena Durazo, D-Los Angeles, emphasized the need for ICE to withdraw from cities across the nation, claiming, “ICE is carrying out violent and warrantless armed raids in our neighborhoods.” She argued these actions do not enhance community safety.
Assemblymember Juan Carrillo, D-Palmdale, echoed the call for transparency and oversight, asserting, “When enforcement turns violent, no one is safe.”
Federal officials claim the ICE agent shot Good in self-defense, alleging she attempted to run over law enforcement officers. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey challenged this narrative, stating the shooting represented a reckless use of power. “We will pursue justice — and we will do so as quickly as possible,” Frey assured during a news conference.
Assemblymember Mark González, D-Los Angeles, categorically rejected the self-defense claim, branding it “a cowardly lie” and describing the shooting as a “public execution.”
In reaction, President Donald Trump addressed the incident via social media, labeling it “a horrible thing to watch.” He suggested that the situation stemmed from ongoing threats against law enforcement by what he termed the “Radical Left.”
The events surrounding Good’s tragic death have sparked widespread outrage, intensifying calls for accountability within immigration enforcement practices.
