Police Arrest Protesters at Minneapolis Federal Building on 1-Month Anniversary of Woman's Death

Demonstrators gathered to mark the death of Renee Good, who was killed by an immigration officer in January.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Police in Minneapolis arrested several protesters outside a federal building on the one-month anniversary of Renee Good's death. Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was killed by an immigration officer on January 7th. Her death, along with that of another Minneapolis resident, Alex Pretti, has sparked outrage over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Scores of protesters gathered to demonstrate, throwing objects at police, before officers declared the gathering unlawful and made arrests.

Why it matters

The deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti have become central figures in the polarizing immigration debate in Minnesota, with protesters accusing federal immigration authorities of excessive force and the Trump administration defending its crackdown on illegal immigration. The arrests at the federal building highlight the ongoing tensions over the administration's immigration policies.

The details

Police arrested at least several demonstrators outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, breaking up a protest marking the one-month anniversary of Renee Good's death. Protesters threw bottles and sex toys at a line of police guarding the property, and officers arrested a handful of protesters after the crowd started throwing chunks of ice. A deputy was hit in the head, and a squad vehicle's windshield was smashed.

  • Renee Good was killed on January 7, 2026.
  • Alex Pretti was killed on January 24, 2026.
  • The protest at the federal building occurred on February 7, 2026, one month after Good's death.

The players

Renee Good

A 37-year-old mother of three who was killed by an immigration officer in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026.

Alex Pretti

A Minneapolis resident who was killed by immigration officers on January 24, 2026, just weeks after Good's death.

Becca Good

Renee Good's wife, who issued a statement saying the immigration effort is hurting people in Minneapolis and their names must be known.

Tom Homan

The Trump administration's border czar, who announced the administration would pull 700 immigration officers from Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants.

Chief Arvol Looking Horse

A Lakota spiritual leader who led a ceremony at a protest in Minneapolis honoring Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

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What they’re saying

“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. They are neighbors, friends, co-workers, classmates. And we must also know their names. Because this shouldn't happen to anyone.”

— Becca Good, Renee Good's wife

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Trump administration has not indicated when it will end its immigration crackdown in Minnesota, though it has announced it will pull 700 immigration officers from the state.

The takeaway

The deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti have become central to the ongoing debate over the Trump administration's immigration policies, with protesters accusing federal authorities of excessive force and the administration defending its crackdown. The arrests at the federal building highlight the tensions that remain, even as the administration scales back its presence in Minnesota.