Prior to the protests, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ([[ICE]]) conducted immigration enforcement operations in multiple U.S. cities, which had drawn criticism from immigrant advocacy groups and civil rights organizations.
Prior to the protests, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ([[ICE]]) conducted immigration enforcement operations in multiple U.S. cities, which had drawn criticism from immigrant advocacy groups and civil rights organizations.
Tensions increased amid broader national debates over immigration enforcement and the role of federal agents, contributing to public concern over use of force and accountability.
Tensions increased amid broader national debates over immigration enforcement and the role of federal agents, contributing to public concern over use of force and accountability.
==The killing of Alex Pretti and Renée Good==
”’Related articles:”’ [[Killing of Alex Pretti]], [[Killing of Renée Good]]
===Alex Pretti===
On 24 January 2026, ”’Alex Jeffrey Pretti”’, a 37-year-old intensive care unit (ICU) nurse and U.S. citizen, was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an immigration enforcement operation. Pretti worked at the VA Health Care System and had no significant criminal record. Local authorities described him as a lawful gun owner with a concealed-carry permit.<ref>{{cite news |title=Minnesota Governor: Federal agents involved in Minneapolis shooting |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/minnesota-governor-says-federal-agents-involved-shooting-minneapolis-2026-01-24 |publisher=Reuters |date=24 January 2026}}</ref>
Federal officials stated that Pretti approached agents with a handgun and resisted attempts to disarm him, prompting an agent to fire in self-defense. However, bystander videos reviewed by news organizations showed Pretti holding only a phone and attempting to help other protesters before being pepper-sprayed, tackled, and shot while pinned to the ground. The incident, which was the second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis in January 2026, sparked widespread protests and official calls for investigation and accountability.<ref>{{cite news |title=Minnesota Governor: Federal agents involved in Minneapolis shooting |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/minnesota-governor-says-federal-agents-involved-shooting-minneapolis-2026-01-24 |publisher=Reuters |date=24 January 2026}}</ref>
===Renée Good===
On 7 January 2026, ”’Renée Nicole Good”’, a 37-year-old American citizen and mother, was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis during heightened immigration enforcement operations. Good’s death occurred at the beginning of the enforcement surge that later involved Pretti’s shooting, contributing to growing local tensions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Killing of Renée Good |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Ren%C3%A9e_Good |website=Wikipedia |access-date=25 January 2026}}</ref>
According to reports, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fired shots into Good’s vehicle, striking her multiple times and causing her death. Investigations and eyewitness accounts drew attention to the use of force by the agent, and the killing of Good became an early focus of protests and debate over federal immigration enforcement tactics in Minneapolis.<ref>{{cite web |title=Killing of Renée Good |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Ren%C3%A9e_Good |website=Wikipedia |access-date=25 January 2026}}</ref>
Anti-ICE protests in the United States in 2026
The 2026 Anti-ICE Protests in the United States were a series of Anti-ICE protests that began in January 2026 beginning in the city of Minneapolis and spreading to cities across the United States, including San Fransisco, Los Angeles, and New York City following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal immigration agents.Thousands of people participated in the protests against federal agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Protesters demanded greater immigration policy reform, accountability, and adjustments to federal immigration enforcement procedures.
| 2026 Anti-ICE Protests in the United States | |||
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From top, left to right: Protesters march in downtown Minneapolis against federal immigration enforcement, Demonstrators gather outside a federal building in Minneapolis holding anti-ICE signs, Anti-ICE protest held in San Francisco in solidarity with Minneapolis, Peaceful protest outside a church in Minneapolis, Protesters march through Los Angeles following the Minneapolis shooting, People mourn the death of Alex Pretti at a memorial in Minneapolis
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| Date | January 23-25, 2026 (2 days) | ||
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| Caused by | Fatal shooting of Alex Pretti and killing of Renee Good by federal immigration agents; opposition to ICE tactics. |
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| Goals | Accountability for federal enforcement actions; immigration policy reform; calls for abolition of ICE. | ||
| Methods | Peaceful marches, demonstrations, rallies, online activism | ||
| Status | Ongoing | ||
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Prior to the protests, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted immigration enforcement operations in multiple U.S. cities, which had drawn criticism from immigrant advocacy groups and civil rights organizations.
Tensions increased amid broader national debates over immigration enforcement and the role of federal agents, contributing to public concern over use of force and accountability.
The killing of Alex Pretti and Renée Good
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Related articles: Killing of Alex Pretti, Killing of Renée Good
On 24 January 2026, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit (ICU) nurse and U.S. citizen, was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an immigration enforcement operation. Pretti worked at the VA Health Care System and had no significant criminal record. Local authorities described him as a lawful gun owner with a concealed-carry permit.[1]
Federal officials stated that Pretti approached agents with a handgun and resisted attempts to disarm him, prompting an agent to fire in self-defense. However, bystander videos reviewed by news organizations showed Pretti holding only a phone and attempting to help other protesters before being pepper-sprayed, tackled, and shot while pinned to the ground. The incident, which was the second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis in January 2026, sparked widespread protests and official calls for investigation and accountability.[2]
On 7 January 2026, Renée Nicole Good, a 37-year-old American citizen and mother, was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis during heightened immigration enforcement operations. Good’s death occurred at the beginning of the enforcement surge that later involved Pretti’s shooting, contributing to growing local tensions.[3]
According to reports, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fired shots into Good’s vehicle, striking her multiple times and causing her death. Investigations and eyewitness accounts drew attention to the use of force by the agent, and the killing of Good became an early focus of protests and debate over federal immigration enforcement tactics in Minneapolis.[4]
