Minneapolis remained tense Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during the Trump administration’s latest immigration enforcement actions. Schools canceled classes and activities as a precaution, while Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz urged residents to remain calm.
Protests Erupt Near Federal Building
As dawn broke, dozens of people gathered near the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building at Fort Snelling, which houses an immigration court and other federal agencies. Protesters chanted, waved American flags and held signs demanding ICE leave Minnesota.
Officials Demand ICE Exit
State and local officials called for ICE to withdraw after an officer fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good in the head. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said federal agents would not leave the state.
Clashes With Police
Demonstrations escalated as police used smoke-releasing devices to disperse the crowd. Protesters were pushed farther from the building entrance as the gathering stretched beyond two hours.
Community Anger and Fear
Patrick Riley, one of the demonstrators, questioned why the Minneapolis area had become a focal point for federal enforcement. Protesters carried signs reading “ICE Out Now,” “We deserve to be safe in our community,” and “Resist Fascism,” while chanting slogans calling for justice and accountability.
Tribal Council Issues Warning
The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians tribal council warned citizens to avoid federal law enforcement, saying members should expect ICE agents to detain and harm them. The council urged tribal members to document encounters with ICE and announced the tribe’s Minneapolis embassy would remain closed for the rest of the week.
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