Nationwide Protests Sparked by ICE Shootings Thousands marched in Minneapolis on Jan 10, demanding accountability for the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration officer and condemning a separate shooting that injured two people in Portland, Oregon; the Minneapolis rally was one of hundreds planned across the country despite sub‑freezing temperatures and “De‑ICE” signage on participants[1][2][3].

Friday Night Hotel Clash Turns Violent About 1,000 demonstrators gathered outside a Minneapolis hotel on Friday night, hurling ice, snow and rocks at officers; one officer sustained a minor injury and 29 protesters were cited and released after the confrontation[1][3].

Local Leaders Urge Peace, Warn Agitators Mayor Jacob Frey emphasized that most protests remained peaceful but warned that anyone damaging property or endangering others would be arrested, while Governor Tim Walz called for calm and criticized the federal crackdown, noting that agitators were attempting to inflame the crowds; King5 added Frey’s accusation that former President Trump was inciting chaos[1][2][3].

Federal Deployment Reaches Record Scale The Department of Homeland Security described the Twin Cities operation as the largest immigration enforcement action to date, deploying more than 2,000 federal officers; King5 linked the crackdown to broader fraud allegations involving Somali residents, a detail not highlighted by the other outlets[1][3].

Congressional Oversight Blocked, Journalists Restricted Three Minnesota congresswomen entered the Minneapolis ICE facility but were ordered to leave within minutes, prompting accusations of obstructed oversight; a federal judge recently blocked policies limiting congressional visits, and reporters in the area reported warnings from federal agents[1][2][3].