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

Demonstrators gathered to mark the death of Renee Good, killed by an immigration officer, and Alex Pretti, who was also killed in a separate incident.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 9:31pm

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Police in Minneapolis arrested several demonstrators who gathered outside a federal building to protest the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two Minneapolis residents killed in separate incidents involving immigration officers in recent weeks. The protesters were marking the one-month anniversary of Good's death when they began throwing objects at police guarding the building, leading to the arrests.

Why it matters

The deaths of Good and Pretti have sparked outrage nationwide over the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies, with state and local officials rejecting the administration's characterization of the incidents. The protests highlight the ongoing tensions and polarization around immigration issues in Minneapolis and across the country.

The details

Scores of protesters gathered across the street from the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, throwing bottles and sex toys at a line of police guarding the property. Officers declared the gathering unlawful and arrested a handful of protesters after the crowd started throwing chunks of ice, with a deputy being hit in the head and a squad vehicle's windshield smashed.

  • The protest was held on February 8, 2026, marking the one-month anniversary of Renee Good's death on January 7, 2026.
  • Alex Pretti was killed on January 24, 2026, just weeks 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 as she was driving away from the officers.

Alex Pretti

A Minneapolis resident who was also killed in a separate incident involving immigration officers on January 24, 2026.

Becca Good

The wife of Renee Good, who issued a statement saying the immigration enforcement efforts are hurting people in Minneapolis and their families.

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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, Wife of Renee Good (wbal.com)

What’s next

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has not responded to requests for more information about the arrests and the incident, including how many protesters were taken into custody and whether anyone was injured.

The takeaway

The protests in Minneapolis highlight the ongoing tensions and polarization around the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies, with state and local officials rejecting the administration's characterization of the incidents involving Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The deaths of these two Minneapolis residents have become central figures in the national debate over immigration.