MINNEAPOLIS
Thousands of demonstrators marched in Minneapolis on Saturday, protesting a pair of recent shootings involving federal immigration officers—one fatal in Minnesota, and another in Portland, Oregon—as part of a wave of nationwide rallies.
The Minneapolis protest unfolded in a city still reeling from Wednesday’s killing of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer.
“We’re all living in fear right now,” said Meghan Moore, a mother of two who joined the march. “ICE is creating an environment where nobody feels safe.”
The event was one of hundreds planned across the U.S. over the weekend, and local leaders pleaded for calm. Their calls for peace followed a Friday night protest at a Minneapolis hotel that turned violent.
Police Chief Brian O’Hara said about 1,000 people gathered, and some threw ice, snow, and rocks at officers. One officer was injured by a piece of ice, and 29 people were cited and released.
Mayor Jacob Frey emphasized that while most demonstrations have been peaceful, “agitators” seeking to incite crowds will face consequences.
He warned that anyone causing property damage or endangering others would be arrested.
By James Kisoo
