Nationwide Protests Sparked by Immigration Enforcement Controversies

Sun Jan 11 2026 07:43:19 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Protests are set to occur across the U.S. in response to recent shootings linked to federal immigration officers, triggering debates on law enforcement and civil rights.

Following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis and subsequent violent incidents involving ICE officers in Portland, major protests are scheduled nationwide. Organized by social movement groups, these demonstrations aim to challenge the escalating immigration enforcement measures under the Trump administration, emphasizing calls for human rights and justice.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Protests against immigration enforcement are planned for cities across the nation this Saturday. This follows the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis and another shooting incident in Portland, Oregon, involving federal immigration officers.

These protests have emerged alongside the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's intensified crackdown in the Twin Cities, which has been described as the largest immigration enforcement operation seen to date. The Trump administration claims both shootings were defensive actions against individuals who allegedly threatened officers by using their vehicles.

Indivisible, a grassroots organization that formed in opposition to the Trump administration, has coordinated hundreds of protests throughout states such as Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, and Florida. Events are dubbed ICE Out for Good, referencing the acronym for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Last year, similar protests were organized in all 50 states.

In Minneapolis, migrant rights groups are calling for a gathering at Powderhorn Park, located about half a mile from the site where 37-year-old Renee Good was shot on Wednesday. The rally aims to honor Good's life while demanding an end to what they term 'dangerous policing practices' that threaten community safety.

Comparatively, earlier protests in the city have unfolded peacefully, contrasting with the violence that erupted following George Floyd's death in 2020. Nonetheless, recent protests have seen minor confrontations, particularly at the federal building linked to immigration enforcement.

Minneapolis police reported that at least 30 individuals were cited during protests on Friday night, which saw several hundred attendees. Despite some reports of projectiles thrown at officers and vehicles, no serious injuries were incurred.

The surge in federal officers in Minnesota comes amid serious allegations of fraud within specific communities, resulting in over 2,000 personnel being deployed. Some federal officers have shifted from another operation in Louisiana, which was expected to run until February.