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

Dozens of protesters were taken into custody after clashes with police outside the federal building.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Several dozen protesters were arrested on Saturday outside a federal building in Minneapolis, breaking up a demonstration marking the one-month anniversary of the death of Renee Good, a Minnesota woman killed by an immigration officer. The protest turned confrontational, with protesters throwing objects at police, leading to the arrests. Meanwhile, hundreds gathered in a Minneapolis park to honor Good and another resident, Alex Pretti, who was also killed in an encounter with immigration officers.

Why it matters

The deaths of Good and Pretti have sparked outrage over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota, with state and local officials rejecting the administration's characterization of Good as a domestic terrorist. The protest and memorial events highlight the ongoing tensions and polarization around the administration's immigration enforcement efforts.

The details

Police said the arrests began after the crowd started throwing chunks of ice and some property was damaged, with a deputy hit in the head and a squad car's windshield smashed. The sheriff's office later said at least 42 arrests were made. Meanwhile, 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.

  • Renee Good was killed on January 7, 2026.
  • Alex Pretti was killed on January 24, 2026.
  • The protest marking the one-month anniversary of Good's death took place on February 7, 2026.

The players

Renee Good

A 37-year-old Minnesota woman who was killed by an immigration officer on January 7, 2026.

Alex Pretti

A Minneapolis resident who was also killed in an encounter with immigration officers on January 24, 2026.

Becca Good

The wife of Renee Good.

Tom Homan

The Trump administration's border czar, who announced the administration would pull 700 immigration officers from Minnesota.

Chief Arvol Looking Horse

A Lakota spiritual leader who led a ceremony at the memorial event in Minneapolis.

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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

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the protesters arrested on February 7th to be released on bail.

The takeaway

The deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti have become central figures in the polarizing immigration debate in Minnesota, highlighting the ongoing tensions and impact of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown on local communities.