Thousands marched in Minneapolis Saturday to protest ICE. The demonstration followed the death of Renee Nicole Good, shot by an ICE agent Wednesday. Dozens were arrested during the weekend's protests. One officer sustained minor injuries.
The "ICE out of Minnesota" rally began in Powderhorn Park. Police estimated attendance in the tens of thousands. Protests also occurred in Austin, Seattle, New York, and Los Angeles. Demonstrators nationwide are protesting immigration enforcement.
City officials reported 30 arrests. The incident involving the officer occurred during the Minneapolis protests. The Trump administration claims the ICE agent acted in self-defense. Local officials dispute this, stating Good posed no threat.
The shooting of Renee Nicole Good ignited nationwide protests. She was shot in her car on Wednesday. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain contested.
More protests are expected in major US cities on Sunday. Investigations into the shooting are ongoing. The debate over immigration enforcement continues.
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