MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — On Saturday, several demonstrators were arrested during a protest in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, marking one month since Renee Good was killed by an immigration officer. Good was shot on January 7 while trying to drive away from officers, sparking outrage across the nation regarding the government’s ongoing immigration policies.
Protesters assembled in large numbers, challenging the police presence and expressing their anger by throwing items, which led to a confrontation where a deputy officer was injured. The situation escalated as police declared the assembly unlawful, and while many protesters left, about 100 remained in opposition.
The protest continued a series of critical events against federal immigration practices that have recently claimed the lives of two residents, drawing significant public attention. Activists, including Good's family members, voiced their concerns regarding the impact of immigration enforcement on local communities, calling for recognition of all victims beyond those whose names have been publicly known. They emphasized the need for a deeper understanding of how these policies affect families in their neighborhoods, standing firmly against what they characterize as federal occupation.
In a heartfelt message, Becca Good, Renee's wife, reminded the community of the many others suffering similar losses, urging people to remember their names as part of a broader movement for social justice.
Protesters assembled in large numbers, challenging the police presence and expressing their anger by throwing items, which led to a confrontation where a deputy officer was injured. The situation escalated as police declared the assembly unlawful, and while many protesters left, about 100 remained in opposition.
The protest continued a series of critical events against federal immigration practices that have recently claimed the lives of two residents, drawing significant public attention. Activists, including Good's family members, voiced their concerns regarding the impact of immigration enforcement on local communities, calling for recognition of all victims beyond those whose names have been publicly known. They emphasized the need for a deeper understanding of how these policies affect families in their neighborhoods, standing firmly against what they characterize as federal occupation.
In a heartfelt message, Becca Good, Renee's wife, reminded the community of the many others suffering similar losses, urging people to remember their names as part of a broader movement for social justice.
