March in Minneapolis calling for ICE to leave Minnesota draws thousands

Thousands march in Minneapolis calling for ICE to leave Minnesota

Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis continued Saturday, with thousands taking to the streets calling for ICE to leave.

Saturday afternoon saw what looked to be thousands gather at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis, where a march was set to take place, with protestors calling for ICE to leave the state.

Organized by the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC), the group spoke out against ICE, as well as its recent announcement that 2,000 more agents would be sent to Minnesota to assist with operations in the state.

The protest is just one of many the city has seen in recent days after 37-year-old Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent on Wednesday.

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The Department of Homeland Security has stood by the ICE agent, stating Good attempted to run the agent over in her vehicle, and he fired in self-defense.

Others have pushed back against the self-defense narrative, arguing that Good was not trying to hit the agent, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

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