ICE Protests
Protests erupted nationwide after ICE shootings
Renee Good / Alex Pretti / Don Lemon / Minneapolis, United States / Immigration and Customs Enforcement / Department of Justice / national shutdown /

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Last Updated
2/1/2026
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The Breakdown 99

  • The tragic shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis ignited a powerful wave of protests nationwide, highlighting the deepening tensions between local communities and federal immigration enforcement.
  • As activists rallied for justice, they transformed their grief into action, organizing over 300 demonstrations across the U.S. demanding accountability and an end to aggressive immigration policies.
  • Minnesota healthcare workers voiced skepticism regarding misleading claims from ICE about immigrants’ injuries, revealing a growing mistrust in federal narratives and a commitment to protect vulnerable patients.
  • Journalist Don Lemon found himself at the center of the controversy, arrested while covering an anti-ICE protest, sparking discussions about press freedom and the government’s response to dissent.
  • The Department of Justice responded to the uproar with investigations into the fatal shootings, underlining the serious civil rights implications of current immigration enforcement practices.
  • The protests served as a rallying cry for diverse communities, uniting them in a common struggle against perceived state violence and demanding a reexamination of immigration policies that threaten public safety and civil liberties.

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