Hundreds March in Lincoln for Renee Good and Alex Pretti

Protesters call for ICE to leave after deadly shootings in Minnesota

Jan. 27, 2026 at 10:55pm

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More than 100 protesters gathered in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska to march in remembrance of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two civilians killed by ICE agents in Minnesota. The crowd chanted "ICE out, for good" and held a vigil at the State Capitol building. Protesters expressed fear for their safety and a lack of "basic empathy and humanity" from the government.

Why it matters

The shootings of Good and Pretti by ICE agents have sparked outrage and protests across the country, with many calling for reforms to immigration enforcement policies. The Lincoln march reflects broader concerns about the impacts of aggressive immigration crackdowns on immigrant communities and civilians.

The details

The protesters in Lincoln held signs with messages and photos of people taken into custody by ICE. One protester, Dayna Wilson, said she was "afraid for my own safety, I'm afraid for my family's safety, and I'm afraid for those around me, and I can't stay silent anymore." Another protester, Scarlett Valdez Garcia, said her immigrant family inspired her to speak up "for those who couldn't be here."

  • The march took place on Tuesday night, January 28, 2026.

The players

Renee Good

A civilian who was shot and killed by ICE agents in Minnesota.

Alex Pretti

A civilian who was shot and killed by ICE agents in Minnesota.

Dayna Wilson

A protester in Lincoln who expressed fear for her safety and the safety of her community.

Scarlett Valdez Garcia

A protester in Lincoln who said her immigrant family inspired her to speak up.

Donald Trump

The President of the United States, who addressed the immigration crackdown on Fox News.

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What they’re saying

“Freedom and justice for all? Or, just for those who make the law?”

— Dayna Wilson, Protester

“I'm afraid for my own safety, I'm afraid for my family's safety, and I'm afraid for those around me, and I can't stay silent anymore.”

— Dayna Wilson, Protester

“You know, my whole family's immigrants, and you know, even if I wasn't, I feel just having basic empathy and humanity is what has us all here today.”

— Scarlett Valdez Garcia, Protester

What’s next

The Nebraska Republican Party chair, Mary Jane Truemper, has responded to the recent deadly shootings in Minneapolis, but it is unclear if there will be any further official actions or investigations into the incident.

The takeaway

The Lincoln march highlights the growing concerns and fears within immigrant communities about aggressive immigration enforcement tactics, and the demand for more empathy, humanity, and accountability from government officials.