Protests Nationwide: Americans Unite in Response to ICE Shootings
More than a thousand events have been planned across the US for this weekend as outrage over recent ICE shootings in Minneapolis and Portland continues to simmer. The violence has left three people dead, including Renee Nicole Good, a 36-year-old Minneapolis resident who was shot by an ICE agent during an immigration sweep just days ago.
Good's death sparked widespread condemnation, with thousands gathering at the scene of the shooting in Minneapolis, some even going so far as to threaten the Department of Homeland Security and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. The protests were not limited to Minneapolis alone; from New York to Oakland, Kansas City, and Honolulu, HawaiΚ»i, people took to the streets in solidarity.
In Portland, Oregon, another ICE-related shooting occurred just a day after Good's death. Venezuelan immigrants Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras and Luis David Nico Moncada were shot by agents outside a hospital. The protests in both cities intensified, with six people arrested in Portland.
The recent wave of violence has raised concerns about the tactics employed by ICE agents and their impact on communities across the US. Critics say that the agency's actions have torn families apart and terrorized immigrant communities. In response, organizers are calling for action from elected leaders and demanding justice for victims like Renee Good.
The "ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action" is a nationwide movement that aims to raise awareness about ICE's role in targeting and harassing immigrant communities. With events planned across the country, it remains to be seen whether the growing momentum will translate into concrete change. As Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, noted, "We demand justice for Renee, ICE out of our communities and action from our elected leaders. Enough is enough."
More than a thousand events have been planned across the US for this weekend as outrage over recent ICE shootings in Minneapolis and Portland continues to simmer. The violence has left three people dead, including Renee Nicole Good, a 36-year-old Minneapolis resident who was shot by an ICE agent during an immigration sweep just days ago.
Good's death sparked widespread condemnation, with thousands gathering at the scene of the shooting in Minneapolis, some even going so far as to threaten the Department of Homeland Security and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. The protests were not limited to Minneapolis alone; from New York to Oakland, Kansas City, and Honolulu, HawaiΚ»i, people took to the streets in solidarity.
In Portland, Oregon, another ICE-related shooting occurred just a day after Good's death. Venezuelan immigrants Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras and Luis David Nico Moncada were shot by agents outside a hospital. The protests in both cities intensified, with six people arrested in Portland.
The recent wave of violence has raised concerns about the tactics employed by ICE agents and their impact on communities across the US. Critics say that the agency's actions have torn families apart and terrorized immigrant communities. In response, organizers are calling for action from elected leaders and demanding justice for victims like Renee Good.
The "ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action" is a nationwide movement that aims to raise awareness about ICE's role in targeting and harassing immigrant communities. With events planned across the country, it remains to be seen whether the growing momentum will translate into concrete change. As Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, noted, "We demand justice for Renee, ICE out of our communities and action from our elected leaders. Enough is enough."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson. It's like that with the recent protests, people are finally waking up to see the harm being caused by ICE's actions. We need more voices raised and demands for change now! 
I mean, I'm not saying that the recent ICE shootings are okay or anything, but do we really need to take it to the streets every single time something goes down? The whole "ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action" thing feels like just another way for people to vent and not actually get anywhere. And what's with all these protests happening across the country? It's just going to be a bunch of noise, you know? Meanwhile, some actual change is being made in Washington D.C. 
, but can we also talk about the potential consequences of these protests? I mean, people are planning to show up at DHS buildings & threaten officials... that's just not going to end well 
. We need to be strategic in our approach here - are we really gonna get better change if we're just screaming from the rooftops? Maybe it's time for some more nuanced organizing 
can't even plan a simple rally without someone messing up the timing 
layout or everything else... organizers are so caught up in being outraged that they forgot to think about the logistics 
Still can't believe what's happening in these countries. ICE agents acting like they're above the law? What about accountability?! 
These events are just the tip of the iceberg. We need real change, not just a bunch of empty words from politicians. When are we gonna stand up for our rights and demand justice for Renee Good and others like her? This is America, after all... or at least, it's supposed to be 
anyway i feel so bad for Renee shes a beautiful person who deserved so much better 
gotta give props to Leah Greenberg and Indivisible for organizing all these events and bringing attention to this issue 
its time for change lets get our elected leaders to listen to us and take action 
...ICE agents need to be held accountable for their actions, it's not right that innocent people are getting hurt just because they're in the wrong place at the wrong time 
. Renee's death was so senseless and it's making me want to take action too 
. it's not just about justice for these victims, but also about protecting everyone's rights and treating each other with respect 
. anyone know more about the "ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action"? might wanna look into that and get involved 
. We need to make sure our voices are heard through peaceful protests and reasonable calls for change, not violence or vitriol 
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it's like they're treating people like animals, not human beings 
. Renee Good was just a regular person trying to live her life, and then she gets gunned down by someone who should be helping her 
that's just unacceptable. I'm so tired of politicians not doing enough to protect our citizens, especially the ones who are already marginalized and vulnerable. We need real change now 
. And those other two people... Yorlenys and Luis were shot by agents outside a hospital where they were supposed to receive medical care 
. It's like, what even is the point of all this? The violence has really got me thinking about how ICE's actions are affecting entire communities 
. My cousin actually knows someone who was affected by an ICE raid and it broke his heart 
. We need some serious change happening ASAP 
The fact that ICE agents are just running around targeting people and shooting first without a second thought is just appalling 
We need to come together as a nation and demand some real change here 
. It's essential to prioritize self-care and support one another during times like these 
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. The "ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action" is a great example of how collective action can bring about positive change 
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I'm so upset about what's been happening with ICE. Three innocent lives lost already and it's just getting worse... the thought of families being torn apart because of these agents is heartbreaking 
The fact that Renee Nicole Good's death sparked all this outrage is heartbreaking. My heart goes out to her and her loved ones.