MINNEAPOLIS (FLASHPOINT) — In the wake of two recent shootings involving federal immigration officers, protests are set to take place across numerous cities in the U.S. on Saturday. The unrest follows a shooting incident in Minneapolis where immigration officers fatally shot Renee Good, and another incident in Portland, Oregon, where two individuals were wounded.
These demonstrations coincide with a significant immigration enforcement operation being enacted in the Twin Cities. The Department of Homeland Security has labeled this operation as their largest immigration enforcement initiative to date. Officials from the Trump administration have claimed that both shootings were in self-defense against individuals attempting to use their vehicles to attack officers.
Hundreds of protests are slated to occur, particularly organized by Indivisible, an activist organization formed in resistance to the Trump administration. The protests are part of broader events dubbed “ICE Out for Good,” drawing attention to the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) nationwide.
In Minneapolis, migrant rights groups are planning to gather at Powderhorn Park, which is less than a mile from where Good was shot, to honor her life and call for an end to the perceived aggression on the streets.
Recent protests in the area have been largely peaceful, a contrast to the violent aftermath following George Floyd's death in 2020. However, some clashes have occurred, with police reporting incidents of protesters throwing rocks and other projectiles at officers during recent protests.
As part of this operation, the Trump administration has moved thousands of federal officers into Minnesota, addressing allegations of fraud among Somali residents. Tensions are escalating as protests continue, with many calling for a reevaluation of federal immigration policies associated with these enforcement actions.
These demonstrations coincide with a significant immigration enforcement operation being enacted in the Twin Cities. The Department of Homeland Security has labeled this operation as their largest immigration enforcement initiative to date. Officials from the Trump administration have claimed that both shootings were in self-defense against individuals attempting to use their vehicles to attack officers.
Hundreds of protests are slated to occur, particularly organized by Indivisible, an activist organization formed in resistance to the Trump administration. The protests are part of broader events dubbed “ICE Out for Good,” drawing attention to the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) nationwide.
In Minneapolis, migrant rights groups are planning to gather at Powderhorn Park, which is less than a mile from where Good was shot, to honor her life and call for an end to the perceived aggression on the streets.
Recent protests in the area have been largely peaceful, a contrast to the violent aftermath following George Floyd's death in 2020. However, some clashes have occurred, with police reporting incidents of protesters throwing rocks and other projectiles at officers during recent protests.
As part of this operation, the Trump administration has moved thousands of federal officers into Minnesota, addressing allegations of fraud among Somali residents. Tensions are escalating as protests continue, with many calling for a reevaluation of federal immigration policies associated with these enforcement actions.
