The US protests after the murder of a woman in Minneapolis. She was shot by an immigration officer. Photos
On January 7, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed 37-year-old US citizen and mother of three Renee Nicole Goode. Her car ended up in the path of ICE agents during one of the department's operations. US authorities accused the victim of "domestic terrorism", saying she tried to prevent ICE officers from doing their work, blocking their path and running over one of them. This version is also supported in the White House. In particular, US President Donald Trump believes that the agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Goode “in self-defense.” Journalists who analyzed video recordings of the incident from different angles concluded that it is at least unclear whether Good hit the ICE officer with her car, and the agent began shooting when she tried to drive away from him. Experts interviewed by Reuters believe the agent's actions require a thorough investigation. One of them admitted that this could be a case where an ICE officer, knowingly or not, created a dangerous situation in which he had to use a weapon. In turn, Vice President J.D. Vance called the death of Renee Nicole Good "a tragedy of her own making." Anti-immigration protests took place in Minneapolis—and across the country.
Minneapolis
Mostafa Bassim / Anadolu / Getty Images A spontaneous memorial in honor of the murdered Renee Goode in Minneapolis. The sign on the flyer reads: "Rest in peace Renee, killed by ICE." Tyrone Siu / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA Participants in the protest against the murder of Renee Goode and the tightening of immigration laws. One of them is holding a leaflet: “ICE - get out of Minneapolis.” Tyrone Siu / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA Protesters against ICE actions Christopher Katsarov / The Canadian Press / Scanpix / LETA One of the houses on the street where an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Goode. The owners put up signs opposing the actions of the immigration service and in support of the protest, inviting demonstrators to use their restroom if necessary. Tyrone Siu / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA A Minneapolis resident spray-paints “Fuck ICE” graffiti during anti-immigration protests Matt Krohn / AP / Scanpix / LETA A moment of silence in memory of Renee Goode before the NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Seattle
David Ryder / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA Service in memory of murdered Renee Goode
Portland
Jenny Kane / AP / Scanpix / LETA A participant in a protest outside the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement office with a sign saying “ICE officers are abusing their power and killing people. Shame on you" Jenny Kane / AP / Scanpix / LETA Demonstrators with “Shame” and “Down with ICE” signs Jenny Kane / AP / Scanpix / LETA Jenny Kane / AP / Scanpix / LETA Detention of one of the protesters
Phoenix
Rebecca Noble / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA Protester's poster criticizing ICE: "Chaos, cruelty - and now murder" Rebecca Noble / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA “ICE – get out of our communities” Rebecca Noble / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA
Houston
Reginald Mathalone / NurPhoto / Getty Images “To protest is to be a patriot. I love the USA"
San Diego
Jonathan Chang / ZUMA Press Wire / Scanpix / LETA
Dallas
Avi Adelman / ZUMA Press / Scanpix / LETA Protesters with signs “Fuck ICE” and “Silence = complicity”
Tampa
Luis Santana / Tampa Bay Times / ZUMA Press Wire / Scanpix / LETA
Harrisburg
Paul Weaver / SOPA Images / LightRocket / Getty Images "Immigrants are the backbone of America" Paul Weaver / SOPA Images / LightRocket / Getty Images "The Nazis Can't Kill Us All"
New York
Eduardo Munoz / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA “There are no “illegals” on stolen land” Eduardo Munoz / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA “We are not interested in this fascist topic” Eduardo Munoz / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA
Washington
Jose Luis Magana / AP / Scanpix / LETA "Domestic Terrorism", "Stop ICE Terror", "Stop Trump's Gestapo" Nathan Howard / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA A protester wearing a “Fuck Trump” hat shows the middle finger to the White House Nathan Howard / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA Nathan Howard / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA