MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Across the United States, protests are scheduled for Saturday against immigration enforcement following two recent shootings by federal officers: one resulting in the fatality of a woman in Minneapolis and another leaving two people injured in Portland, Oregon.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's significant immigration enforcement operation in the Twin Cities has raised concerns among community members and advocates. The Trump administration has stated that these incidents were acts of self-defense against aggressive drivers.
Indivisible, a grassroots movement formed in opposition to the Trump administration, reports that hundreds of protests are set to take place in states such as Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, and Florida, collectively promoting the campaign ICE Out for Good.
In Minneapolis, migrant rights organizations are organizing a demonstration at Powderhorn Park, near the location of the deadly shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good earlier this week. The rally aims to honor her life while demanding an end to violence in neighborhoods.
The past protests in Minneapolis have remained largely peaceful, contrasting with previous violent outbreaks seen after events like the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Some confrontations between protesters and federal agents have occurred near the airport, resulting in police citing at least 30 individuals during a protest that drew hundreds on Friday.
In response to recent violence linked to immigration enforcement, thousands of federal officers have been deployed to Minnesota. This surge stems partly from ongoing investigations involving alleged fraud among Somali residents.
Many advocates are hoping that their voices will effect change through these demonstrations, contrasting the current trajectory of immigration enforcement discussions.
