LIVE PROTESTS AT ICE HOTEL After Murder of Renee Nicole Good | LIVE From Minneapolis

The killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent served as the immediate catalyst for massive, multi-hour protests across Minneapolis. Activists targeted hotels believed to be housing ICE agents, aiming to disrupt their operations and send a clear message that federal immigration enforcement is unwelcome.

JT Saskcowski reports on the 'collective rage' (0:29) of Minneapolis after Renee Nicole Good was 'shot and killed here two days ago by an ICE agent' (0:45). Protests were held 'outside of a hotel, the Canopy by Hilton, that activists say has hosted ICE agents' (1:03) to 'give no rest to any agents' (1:15).

Protesters and interviewees consistently framed the ICE agent's actions as part of a pattern of systemic violence and a profound disregard for human life. The agent's alleged post-shooting comment and the broader increase in ICE activities were cited as evidence of this aggressive stance.

The reporter mentions a 'pattern of shooting deaths and shootings that have played out in city after city' (2:00). Kata describes feeling 'numbness' and concern for friends who could have been targeted (19:19). The agent's reported first words after the shooting, 'f***ing bitch' (6:45, 20:07, 20:10, 22:57, 27:29, 47:24), were highlighted as demonstrating ICE's contempt for the community. Luca, a combat veteran, called the shooting 'premeditated murder' (1:53:55).

The protests drew strength from Minneapolis's history of resistance, particularly referencing the George Floyd protests. Community members, including indigenous and Somali groups, connected current events to long-standing struggles against systemic racism, colonization, and racial profiling, emphasizing unity as a counter-strategy.

Sierra states, 'we're in Germany again. And I'm not going to let it happen again' (9:38) and references George Floyd's death (11:10). Northern Lights woman asserts, 'This is Indian land. This is Dakota Makoce' (1:42:00) and links current events to '500 plus years fighting the United States' (1:42:38). Abdi from the Somali community highlights racial discrimination (2:07:36) and states, 'If one person commit a crime, it doesn't mean that all community are committed crime' (2:08:33).

Despite widespread protests and the killing of a civilian, the Trump administration announced an increase in ICE agent deployment to Minneapolis. Federal agents reportedly used tear gas, pepper spray, and flashbangs against peaceful protesters, normalizing a high level of force.

The reporter notes 'ICE could deploy or the federal government is going to deploy as many as a thousand more agents on top of the 2,000 they were already sending' (2:42:57, 2:42:57). Emily details being 'teargassed this morning a couple times' (1:19:25) and pepper-sprayed without warning (1:17:57). The reporter himself states, 'John and I were tear gas today. We were flashbanged' (2:25:56).

Protesters voiced significant economic hardships, such as unaffordable groceries and lack of work, arguing that federal funds spent on ICE enforcement should instead be directed towards addressing these core community needs and social programs.

Sierra states, 'A bag of groceries is $80. People can't find work. They don't get paid enough to work' (1:34:00). She suggests money should go 'towards women's health, women's research, health, putting money into our schools around here, putting money into mental health facilities, therapy' (1:48:00). Zach and Lauren also emphasize 'housing' and 'healthcare' as critical unmet needs (2:02:16).

There was widespread dissatisfaction with both the Trump administration's actions and the perceived inaction or insufficient response from the Democratic Party. Protesters demanded 'real actionable change' and expressed a willingness to build movements themselves if leaders failed to act.

L states, 'I think that they could be doing more tweets, thoughts, and prayers. That's not going to help... We need actual real actionable change' (45:08). Adam Mammud notes, 'I don't think there's any love for Donald Trump in this crowd tonight' (2:45:45) but also seeks more action from the Democratic side (2:46:27). The reporter concludes, 'if those leaders won't lead, then they're going to build the movements themselves' (2:35:15).