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Nationwide ‘ICE Out For Good’ Vigils and Protests Mobilize After Fatal Immigration Agent Shootings

Staff January 13, 2026

Hundreds of vigils and protests dubbed “ICE Out For Good” have been rapidly organized across the United States following fatal shootings involving ICE and Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis and Portland. The events aim to highlight concerns over federal immigration enforcement violence and demand greater accountability.

Featured image for: ICE and Border Patrol shootings spark hundreds of weekend "ICE Out For Good" vigils and protest events were quickly planned nationwide for Jan. 10 and 11 in response to a fatal shooting by immigration officers in Minneapolis, organizers told Axios on Friday. Why it matters: The killing and a subsequent Border Patrol shooting in Portland have sparked outrage and anger at the Trump administration, which has defended its agents. Driving the news: There have been at least seven officer-involved shootings since President Trump ramped up Homeland Security operations in early 2025. On Wednesday, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis as she drove past immigration agents. The Trump administration claimed the shooting was an act of self-defense as Good drove away, but Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has rejected that claim. On Thursday, two people were shot by Border Patrol agents in Portland during what officials said was "a targeted vehicle stop." Both were hospitalized. State of play: Protests, vigils and other "ICE Out For Good" events are being held by groups including Indivisible, 50501, the Disappeared in America Campaign, Voto Latino and the American Civil Liberties Union. The mobilization is meant to humanize ICE victims and demand accountability. "Good and the Portland victims are part of a broader and deeply alarming pattern of unchecked violence and abuse by federal immigration enforcement agencies," organizers said in a statement. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said in a statement to Axios that protesters should remember "interfering with federal law enforcement officers is a crime." "Those committing crimes will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law." By the numbers: 580 events were scheduled across the country as of Friday evening. More than 1,000 are ultimately anticipated, organizers said. Behind the scenes: The weekend's mobilization came together in less than 24 hours, said Sarah Parker, Voices of Florida executive director and 50501 national partner. "You can only put so much water in a cup before it starts to overflow," Parker told Axios. "And I think it's overflowing right now." "Within a matter of a week — Venezuela, Minnesota, Portland — enough is enough," she added. "And I think the people are going to make that very clear in the next few weeks." Organizing vigils, specifically, helps "create space for a community to come together in a very particular kind of way," Tamika Middleton, the Women's March chief political and strategy officer, told Axios.vigils and protests

In the wake of two recent shootings involving federal immigration agents, hundreds of "ICE Out For Good" vigils and protests were swiftly planned nationwide for January 10 and 11, organizers told Axios on Friday. The mobilization responds to growing outrage over fatal and non-fatal shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol officers in Minneapolis and Portland, respectively.

Background and Incident Details

On Wednesday, January 8, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. According to the Trump administration, the shooting occurred as Good drove past immigration agents and was deemed an act of self-defense when she allegedly drove away from the agents. However, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey publicly rejected the administration’s characterization of the event.

The following day, two individuals were shot by Border Patrol agents during what officials described as a "targeted vehicle stop" in Portland. Both victims were hospitalized. Authorities have not released further details about their conditions or the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Wider Context

These shootings are part of a broader pattern of increased law enforcement activity under the Trump administration, which intensified Homeland Security operations in early 2025. Since then, at least seven officer-involved shootings related to immigration enforcement have been reported nationwide.

Public Response and Mobilization

In response, advocacy groups including Indivisible, 50501, the Disappeared in America Campaign, Voto Latino, and the American Civil Liberties Union organized a rapid nationwide response. By Friday evening, 580 "ICE Out For Good" events—including vigils, protests, and community gatherings—were scheduled across the country. Organizers expect the total number of events to exceed 1,000 over the weekend.

The movement aims to humanize victims of immigration enforcement violence and demand accountability from federal agencies. In a joint statement, organizers condemned the recent shootings and described them as part of a "broader and deeply alarming pattern of unchecked violence and abuse by federal immigration enforcement agencies."

Sarah Parker, executive director of Voices of Florida and national partner with 50501, emphasized the urgency of the moment. "You can only put so much water in a cup before it starts to overflow," Parker said. "And I think it's overflowing right now." She cited recent incidents from Venezuela, Minnesota, and Portland as evidence that "enough is enough," signaling that the public will make their demands clear in the coming weeks.

Tamika Middleton, chief political and strategy officer at the Women’s March, highlighted the role of vigils in fostering community solidarity. "Organizing vigils helps create space for a community to come together in a very particular kind of way," Middleton explained.

Official Statements and Legal Perspective

In response to the protests, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson issued a statement reminding the public that "interfering with federal law enforcement officers is a crime." She added, "Those committing crimes will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law." This stance underscores the administration's continued support for federal immigration agents despite the public backlash.

Looking Ahead

As the nation prepares for a weekend of widespread demonstrations, the "ICE Out For Good" movement illustrates growing tensions around immigration enforcement practices and the use of deadly force by federal agents. The rapid organization of these events within 24 hours reflects a heightened sense of urgency among communities and advocacy groups to address what they view as systemic issues within immigration law enforcement.

The coming weeks are expected to see continued activism as organizers and participants seek policy changes and greater transparency regarding immigration enforcement operations across the country.