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AP News Brief: Anti-ICE protests follow Minneapolis and Portland shootings
Summary
Thousands marched in Minneapolis to protest the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration officer, and demonstrations were planned across the U.S.; local leaders urged peaceful conduct and warned of arrests after some incidents turned violent.
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Thousands of people demonstrated in Minneapolis on Saturday after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration officer. The march was one of hundreds of protests planned in towns and cities across the country over the weekend. Minnesota officials urged demonstrators to remain peaceful while warning that those who cause danger or damage would face arrest. Authorities said some gatherings included confrontations and that law enforcement issued citations.
What is known:
- Thousands marched in Minneapolis to protest the reported fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
- Local officials said most demonstrations were peaceful, but some events outside a Minneapolis hotel turned violent; 29 people were cited and released after that incident.
- City leaders and state officials publicly urged calm and warned that people who damage property or endanger others would be arrested.
Summary:
The protests in Minneapolis form part of a larger wave of demonstrations planned nationwide, and local authorities have emphasized peaceful conduct while responding to isolated incidents. How events and official responses will develop beyond these immediate actions is undetermined at this time.
