Thousands Protest ICE Presence Across U.S. Cities

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For the second week in a row, thousands of people marched in downtown Minneapolis to protest the presence of immigration enforcement agents in their city. Similar demonstrations were organized in other U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, Boston, New York, and Portland, Maine, as part of a "national shutdown" to end immigration enforcement operations.

Why it matters

These protests come after the Department of Justice announced a civil rights probe into the shooting death of a Minneapolis resident by ICE, but not the earlier killing of a 37-year-old mother of three by an ICE agent. The demonstrations reflect ongoing community concerns about the role and actions of immigration enforcement agencies.

The details

The protests were organized in response to the Department of Justice's announcement of a civil rights investigation into the shooting death of Minneapolis resident and ICU nurse Alex Pretti, but not the earlier killing of Renee Macklin Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, by an ICE agent on January 7.

• The protests took place on January 31, 2026.
• This was the second week in a row that thousands marched in downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE presence.