Dozens Arrested as Minneapolis Marks 1 Month Since Renee Good's Death

Protesters clash with police as community gathers to remember victims of immigration crackdown

Feb. 7, 2026 at 8:55pm

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More than 50 people were arrested in Minneapolis on Saturday as residents gathered to remember Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother who was fatally shot by an ICE officer during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota. The protest outside the Whipple Federal Building had been largely peaceful, but some agitators damaged property and threw ice chunks at authorities. Meantime, Minneapolis police worked to take down makeshift barricades built by anti-ICE activists. At a separate memorial in Powderhorn Park, hundreds paid respects to Good and ICE nurse Alex Pretti, who was also fatally shot by Border Patrol.

Why it matters

The events in Minneapolis highlight the ongoing tensions and protests over the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies, which have led to multiple deaths and fueled anger towards local law enforcement seen as cooperating with federal authorities. The case of Renee Good has become a rallying cry for immigrant rights groups, while the death of ICE nurse Alex Pretti is also under investigation.

The details

Police said the protest outside the Whipple Federal Building started peacefully but some agitators damaged property and threw ice chunks at authorities, leading to over 50 arrests. Meantime, Minneapolis police worked to take down makeshift barricades built by anti-ICE activists to impede federal authorities. At a separate memorial in Powderhorn Park, hundreds gathered to pay respects to Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two victims of the immigration crackdown.

  • The protest and memorial events took place on Saturday, February 8, 2026 - one month after the death of Renee Good on January 7, 2026.
  • Alex Pretti, an ICE nurse, was fatally shot by Border Patrol on January 24, 2026.

The players

Renee Good

A 37-year-old mother who was fatally shot by an ICE officer during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

Becca Good

The wife of Renee Good, who released a statement ahead of the memorial saying Minneapolis has shown her that 'even in the middle of grief and fear, people still show up for each other.'

Alex Pretti

An ICE nurse who was fatally shot by Border Patrol on January 24, 2026.

Amy Klobuchar

A U.S. Senator from Minnesota who said the Trump administration's cruelty has no limits.

Tricia McLaughlin

A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson who said the administration is simply enforcing the nation's immigration laws.

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What they’re saying

“Minneapolis has shown me that even in the middle of grief and fear, people still show up for each other. … You know my wife's name and you know Alex's name, but there are many others in this city being harmed that you don't know; their families are hurting just like mine, even if they don't look like mine.”

— Becca Good, Wife of Renee Good

“The Trump administration's cruelty has no limits.”

— Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator, Minnesota

“The administration is simply enforcing the nation's immigration laws.”

— Tricia McLaughlin, Department of Homeland Security Spokesperson

What’s next

The FBI and Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension reportedly will announce a joint investigation into Alex Pretti's death. State investigators say those plans have not been finalized but they are committed to working with the feds. Additionally, a judge has given lawyers more time to make their case for asylum for a 5-year-old boy and his father who were recently held at a Texas detention center.

The takeaway

The events in Minneapolis highlight the ongoing tensions and protests over the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies, which have led to multiple deaths and fueled anger towards local law enforcement seen as cooperating with federal authorities. The cases of Renee Good and Alex Pretti have become rallying cries for immigrant rights groups, underscoring the human toll of the administration's crackdown.