Fatal ICE Shooting Triggers Immediate Protests The Minneapolis killing of 37‑year‑old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent sparked rapid action in Columbus, with organizers launching an emergency protest outside the Ohio Statehouse and a candlelight vigil at City Hall on Wednesday night [2]. ICE officials claim the agent acted in self‑defense, a narrative rejected by demonstrators who chanted “ICE out” and held a moment of silence for Good [2]. The first article notes a prior protest drew about 1,000 participants and organizers anticipate an even larger turnout this weekend [1], while the second reports more than 150 people gathered for the initial rally [2].

Organizers Coordinate Rapid Coalition Response Multiple advocacy groups—including ICE Out of Columbus, The Party for Socialism and Liberation Columbus, Columbus Liberation Center, Columbus 50501, 614 ICE Watch, and the Community Response Hub—assembled the events within hours of the shooting [2]. Volunteers prepared signage at the Columbus Liberation Center, distributed educational materials on rights and safety, and pledged ongoing street actions to reassure fearful residents [1]. The coalition framed the demonstrations as both a memorial for Good and a broader demand to halt ICE operations such as the local “Operation Buckeye” enforcement surge [2].

City Officials Promise Protective Oversight Mayor Andrew Ginther announced that the Police Department’s Dialogue Team will remain on‑site at protests to emphasize communication, de‑escalation, and the fact that local police do not conduct immigration enforcement [1]. U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty, City Attorney Zach Klein, and Council President Shannon Hardin voiced support, though Beatty cited scheduling conflicts that might limit her in‑person presence [1]. Officials stressed their role is to protect residents and property while safeguarding First Amendment rights during the demonstrations [1].

Demonstrators Demand ICE Withdrawal from Columbus Protesters repeatedly called for ICE to leave the city, linking the Minneapolis killing to recent weeks of heightened ICE activity in central Ohio under Operation Buckeye [2]. Speakers pledged to keep mobilizing until ICE is forced out, emphasizing that the tragedy could recur elsewhere if enforcement continues unchecked [2]. A lone counter‑protester briefly confronted the crowd before police escorted the individual away, underscoring tensions at the rally [2].