Protests Surge Nationwide After ICE Shooting of Renee Good Sparks Outrage

Nationwide Outcry Following Fatal Shooting by ICE Officer The recent shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by a federal immigration officer has sparked significant protests across the United States. Good, who hailed from Minneapolis, was fatally shot, an incident that has galvanized public sentiment and initiated demonstrations, notably a candlelight vigil in Clark Park, Detroit. Criticism has been directed towards the Trump administration as they labeled Good as “a domestic terrorist,” alleging that she attempted to run over the ICE officer with her vehicle. However, video evidence from the encounter has led to widespread skepticism and discussions regarding the official narrative. The Detroit vigil was attended by numerous anti-Trump activists, including Joshua Medina from the People’s Assembly. Medina stated the importance of organized collective action against the administration’s immigration policies, articulating, “Force only understands force,” while clarifying that he intended to promote “people-power” rather than violence. Over the past weekend, the group Indivisible mobilized over a thousand protests across the nation, including states such as Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, and Florida. Protests are also anticipated in Michigan communities like Midland, aiming to challenge the Trump administration's immigration policies. Ezra Levin, Indivisible’s co-executive director, noted a broad coalition is forming, including veterans, rural constituents, and even some individuals who identify as Republican. Opponents of ICE continue to advocate for a national walkout in response to immigration policies. Donna Stern, a member of BAMN (By Any Means Necessary), expressed that combining protests with strikes might produce significant impacts similar to international movements aimed at restricting arms shipments to Israel. In light of these developments, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is urging the public to share any information related to the shooting. While a federal investigation is underway, Moriarty raised concerns about the notion of “absolute immunity” for the ICE agent involved, underlining that assessing whether prosecution is appropriate is still too early. She stated, “I can say the ICE officer does not have complete immunity here.”