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

Dozens of protesters were detained after clashes with police outside the federal building in Minneapolis.

Published on Feb. 9, 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 protesters threw objects at police and refused to disperse after the gathering was declared unlawful. Meanwhile, hundreds gathered in a Minneapolis park to honor Good and another resident, Alex Pretti, who was also killed in a confrontation with immigration officers.

Why it matters

The deaths of Good and Pretti have sparked outrage over the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies, which have led to increased tensions and confrontations between law enforcement and immigrant communities in Minneapolis and across Minnesota.

The details

Police said the arrests began after the crowd started throwing chunks of ice and some property was damaged. A deputy was hit in the head, and a squad vehicle's windshield was smashed. Police declared the gathering unlawful and ordered protesters to leave, but about 100 remained in a standoff with deputies, state troopers and state conservation officers. At least 42 arrests were made.

  • Renee Good was killed on January 7.
  • Alex Pretti was killed on January 24.
  • The protest marking the one-month anniversary of Good's death took place on February 9, 2026.

The players

Renee Good

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

Alex Pretti

A Minneapolis resident who was also killed in a confrontation with immigration officers on January 24.

Becca Good

The wife of Renee Good, who issued a statement criticizing the immigration crackdown and calling for recognition of other victims.

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 protest in Minneapolis to honor Good and 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, Wife of Renee Good

“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, but the state and local officials have agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants.

The takeaway

The deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti have become central figures in the polarizing immigration debate in Minnesota, highlighting the human toll of the Trump administration's aggressive enforcement policies and the growing tensions between law enforcement and immigrant communities.