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Anti-ICE protests draw thousands across the U.S.
Summary
Thousands of people marched in cities nationwide as part of an "ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action," organized after the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
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Thousands of people across the United States came together on Saturday in demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The events were organized in part under an "ICE Out for Good Weekend of Action." Organizers and participants said the gatherings were held in response to the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Some local law enforcement officials also made public statements about ICE operations and the demonstrations.
Key facts:
- Thousands marched in Minneapolis and in other cities across the U.S. on Saturday.
- Organizers, including Leah Greenberg of Indivisible, said they expected more than 1,000 demonstrations over the weekend.
- The protests were reported as a response to the killing of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis.
- Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal publicly criticized ICE actions and said agents who commit crimes in her city would be identified and arrested.
Summary:
The demonstrations drew large crowds and prompted public remarks from organizers and some local officials. Undetermined at this time.
