Nationwide Protests Sparked by Fatal Immigration Enforcement Incidents

Sun Jan 11 2026 07:59:58 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Demonstrations against immigration enforcement are set to occur across various cities following recent shootings involving federal agents, raising concerns about the tactics of the Department of Homeland Security.

Protests against immigration enforcement are slated for Saturday in cities nationwide after a federal officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis and another injured two individuals in Portland, Oregon. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's aggressive immigration crackdown has drawn increased scrutiny, particularly in light of self-defense claims made by authorities following the incidents. The protests, organized by the Indivisible movement, are meant to demand an end to what activists describe as 'deadly terror on our streets.'

MINNEAPOLIS — Protests against immigration enforcement are planned for cities and towns across the country on Saturday following a series of violent encounters involving federal officers. A federal officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis and another shot two people in Portland, Oregon, igniting a wave of demonstrations.

These demonstrations come in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's largest ever immigration enforcement initiative being rolled out in the Twin Cities. The Trump administration justifies the shootings as acts of self-defense against vehicles allegedly used to target officers, a claim met with skepticism by numerous activists.

Indivisible, a grassroots organization formed in opposition to the Trump administration's policies, has organized hundreds of protests in various states including Texas and Florida. Many of these protests have been nicknamed ICE Out for Good—a nod to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

In Minneapolis, migrant rights groups are mobilizing a demonstration at Powderhorn Park, located close to the site of the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good, where they aim to celebrate her life and denounce the violence against communities.

So far, protests have remained relatively peaceful, contrasting with the chaotic aftermath following George Floyd's death in 2020. However, during recent gatherings, scattered confrontations were reported between demonstrators and security personnel protecting federal facilities.

During protests on Friday evening, police in Minneapolis cited over 30 individuals. Demonstrators reportedly hurled ice and rocks at officers and their vehicles, but fortunately, no serious injuries were noted.

The Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies have surged the deployment of thousands of federal agents to Minnesota, aiming to address ongoing scrutiny regarding fraud allegations primarily involving the Somali community. Over 2,000 officers are currently involved in these enforcement actions, some of whom were redeployed from similar operations in Louisiana.