Live update: Protests held nationwide after the killing of an ICE agent in Minneapolis woman
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Live Update: Protests have been taking place across the country since the killing of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE agent, but where you see these cars coming now,
That wasn't the case in the last hour. Many of these protesters were actually blocking the streets or at least facing the cars that were either coming out or going into this federal facility.
And you see the law enforcement officers strategizing like they're going back. It looks like they're going back right now. Not sure about the exact strategy,
But you see them now pulling back. Big law enforcement presence. But again, as quickly as they swelled, it looks.
Like they're shrinking back. But a show of force, there's no doubt that these protesters don't seem intimidated by any reason. They're still yelling.
They've gotten even louder. And so it just represents, I think, a little bit of the anger that we've seen in different parts of Minneapolis over the past few days since the day of the shooting.
And of course, we're not hearing any dialogue from federal law enforcement there or any representation, but as you've described, seeing them push back,
I wonder if that's just representative of an attempt to defuse what is a very high-profile, delicate moment here. It really is. Oh, you know, I think.
It's hard to know their exact strategy, but it depends on the jurisdiction. For example, I would compare what we saw there with
What we saw last night on the streets of downtown Minneapolis with local law enforcement, where there was no police presence at all,
It seemed like for some parts of the protest. And then all of a sudden, we couldn't really look anywhere without seeing law enforcement at the state and local levels as well as at the state and local levels.
So, that was a bit of a strategy here. And now you see what has become, I think, the standard security here at this point. The Federal Protective Service police guard this entrance.
But before that, when these vehicles were coming in and out of this federal facility, there was no visible security presence, at least that we're seeing right now.
Now, it seems like the anger has calmed down a little bit, but as they're gone, you see people now coming back out on the street, and some of the same posture.
That we saw before the federal law enforcement show of force. So, this is again what we've seen here in various parts of the entrance.
Of this federal building during the day, coming in and out. One was that a few days ago, agents had to run.
Through the crowd to make arrests. We didn't see it here, but that's the extent of what we saw. Points, crowd control used on pepper balls
Uh, and the most we've seen protesters do is throw snowballs as well. So that's kind of what we're seeing here.
Sometimes, cars are honking in support. Yeah, interesting moment, yet a very tense moment. Omar Jimenez, we'll check back with you outside this federal building in the Minneapolis area.
Thanks Hundreds of protests are underway or planned across the country today in response to the fatal Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
Protests are already taking place at a federal building near Minneapolis where some ICE detainees are being held. And overnight, hundreds of protesters gathered outside a hotel.
That was believed to be housing federal agents. Police arrested more than two dozen people on what they called an unlawful assembly. And today, the mayor of Minneapolis urged protesters.
To keep their protests peaceful and warned that those who don't will be held accountable. The vast majority of people protested peacefully. For the few who damaged property or harmed others.
To be very clear, we will not allow this to happen. If you damage property or endanger others, you will be arrested.
We are a safe city. We are not going to fight Donald Trump's chaos here with our own brand of chaos. CNN's Omar Jimenez is joining us now from outside this federal building near Minneapolis.
Omar, tell us what's going on there. Yeah, so we're here at what's really a small protest, but this is really where there's been a lot of protests over the last few days since the shooting of Renee Goode. What you're seeing right now is a group of people walking up to the entrance of this federal facility.
And they're talking to some federal agents. And what's happening is that every time you see the agents walk out here, the protesters get particularly angry, they're driving over cars as they're leaving.
This particular area. You see how close they actually are when these vehicles are coming out. And that's been something that we've seen at least today.
And is very similar to what we've seen over the last few days. Now, I would say that just in terms of numbers, what we're seeing right now.
Is a little bit lighter than what we've seen before. But earlier today, we had three members of Congress, including Congresswoman Ilhan Omar,
Who represents the Minneapolis area? Come here to this federal facility and try to do an inspection. And they said they were allowed in,
But only briefly because they were notified shortly after they had to leave, but they said they saw 20 prisoners there as they described.
And so, uh, that adds a little bit to the back and forth that we've seen here. Again, you have members of Congress coming here.
Who is trying to do some surveillance? They say they weren't allowed to do it in the way they thought was appropriate.
Fred, and then what about last night? What are the authorities saying about the protests continuing? Yeah, I mean, we're seeing demonstrations all over Minneapolis.
So, you have this one outside this federal building because you see them still getting in and out of cars, yelling. But last night, we were in downtown Minneapolis.
And that's where we saw hundreds of protesters marching down the streets, centered on hotels where they thought federal agents would be staying at points.
And there was one time when we were out there, we didn't see any law enforcement because they were drumming, singing, blowing whistles,
And then they showed up at about the same time. And so the police chief in Minneapolis was asked about this movement today. Listen carefully to what he said.
What you saw last night was a disciplined and restrained response. Uh, I think it was very professional. Oh, and I'm grateful to those members of the community.
Who understands our need, the need to keep things peaceful? And I'm grateful to those officers and others who are continuing to call for peaceful protest and assembly.
And while there was some property damage, as we understand it, by the police, it wasn't really until law enforcement showed up at the same time,
not just the Minneapolis police, but the state police, even what they described as the Department of Resources, and 9 arrests, but not before making multiple warnings that we heard ourselves over the loudspeaker,
and calling them an unlawful assembly. And so the mayor is encouraging more peaceful protests, but as we understand it, there will be a lot of demonstrations in the Minneapolis area today,
The anger that we've seen since the day of the shooting and even before that, wanting to get federal immigration enforcement agents out of Minneapolis. Fred, yes,
And in that area, as well as across the country, um, there are people who are gathering for what many are calling a weekend of action.
And Omar Jimenez. We'll check back with you there in the Minneapolis area. Well, over a thousand protests are expected across the country this weekend.
As people are rallying against ICE in their communities. A coalition of advocacy groups coordinated ICE for Good events in response to both the deadly shooting of Renee Good and the unchecked violence in underserved communities.
CNN's Camila Duchales joins me outside the White House right now.
It rains a lot in Washington, D.C., but it doesn't seem to be much of a deterrent for many of the people who have gathered. What's going on? That's right. We're out in D.C.
We're walking with the protesters. I just spent a few hours talking to some of the protesters who came out today. And many of them said
That, despite the weather, it was very important for them to come out, to show their support for this protest, and most importantly, to send a message that what happened in Minneapolis with the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent
Is unacceptable. Now, I spoke to some of the protesters, one of whom was actually from Minnesota, and he just said that he was shocked when he heard the news.
Now, I asked other protesters who came out today what their thoughts were and what they wanted lawmakers to do in light of what happened.
And he said something remarkable. He said that what he has seen in the last few months since President Trump took office.
He said that he really believes that lawmakers need to do more and implement more reforms when it comes to the federal agencies that handle law enforcement.
And he thinks that what has really happened has really shown a light that it is more important now than ever.
They need to listen to the courts for some control and some principle and rule of law, because you can see that more people are joining this protest now.
And many of them are holding signs saying that August should go, that President Trump himself should go. And many of them feel.
Participating in this protest today is sending a clear message not only to Washington but to the entire country where these protests are taking place that what happened is unacceptable
And they are no longer going to stand by and watch what is happening; they really want to feel like they are joining a movement that is really creating change.
Well, there's a very excited and strong crowd in Washington, D.C. while it's raining.
Oh, but it certainly doesn't stop the protest and their emotions there. Camille Desalles, thank you very much.
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