Police Arrest Protesters at Minneapolis Federal Building 1 Month After Woman's Death

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Police in Minneapolis declared a protest at a federal building unlawful and arrested around 42 people on Saturday, one month after the deaths of Renee Good and Pretti in separate incidents involving immigration officers. Meanwhile, hundreds gathered in a Minneapolis park to honor the two individuals, who have become central figures in the polarizing immigration debate in recent weeks.

Why it matters

The arrests and protests highlight the ongoing tensions and community outrage over the deaths of Good and Pretti, which have sparked criticism of the federal government's immigration enforcement tactics and calls for accountability.

The details

Police said the protest at the federal building was declared unlawful, and around 100 demonstrators remained in a standoff with law enforcement before about 42 arrests were made. Separately, hundreds gathered in a Minneapolis park to honor Good and Pretti, with a Lakota spiritual leader leading a ceremony and others sharing music and poetry.

• On January 7, 2026, Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was shot and killed by a federal immigration officer in her car in Minneapolis.
• On January 24, 2026, Pretti was killed during a scuffle with immigration officers on the street in Minneapolis.

What’s next

The sheriff's office has not responded to requests for more information about the arrests made at the federal building protest.