Minneapolis turned tense on Monday as federal agents fired tear gas at protesters just blocks from the site where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer killed U.S. citizen Renee Good last week. The deadly incident on January 7 has sparked a wave of demonstrations across the country.
From Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., and Kansas City, Missouri, demonstrators have demanded accountability and justice for Renee Good. In Minneapolis, clashes escalated when crowds gathered near the ICE office, chanting slogans like 'No justice, no peace' and calling for the officer involved to be charged.
According to witnesses, agents deployed tear gas canisters and flash-bang grenades to disperse the crowd, leading to chaotic scenes of people coughing and scrambling for cover. 'It felt like a warzone,' said one protester, who asked to remain anonymous. 😷🔥
Immigration and Customs Enforcement said agents responded to what it described as threatening behavior and property damage. Protest organizers argue the response was excessive and violated peaceful assembly rights.
The death of Renee Good, a 29-year-old community volunteer, has brought renewed scrutiny to ICE's operations and use of force. Advocacy groups are calling for federal and local investigations into the incident and broader reforms to federal law enforcement practices.
As protests continue to spread, many young activists are using social media to coordinate events and share live updates, turning local outrage into a national conversation on policing, immigration enforcement, and civil liberties. The coming days are likely to see more demonstrations as communities demand justice for Renee Good and push for systemic change. 🌐✊
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Federal agents fire tear gas in face-off with Minneapolis crowds
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