About 200 protesters peacefully gathered outside Gov. Tim Walz’s office at the Minnesota Capitol to demand accountability after recent fatal encounters involving federal immigration agents. Demonstrators chanted for charges and justice, holding signs for Renee Good and Alex Pretti. President Trump said he spoke with Gov. Walz and that White House border adviser Tom Homan would follow up, while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey urged ending Operation Metro Surge and stressed that the city will not enforce federal immigration laws.
Protesters Confront Gov. Tim Walz at Minnesota Capitol, Demand Accountability After Fatal Federal Immigration Shootings
Agitators packed the Minnesota Capitol, chanting outside Gov. Tim Walz’s office as protests over fatal ICE shootings escalated and demands for charges grew louder.(Fox News)
Dozens of protesters filled the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday, gathering just outside Gov. Tim Walz’s office to demand accountability after recent fatal encounters involving federal immigration agents in the Minneapolis area.
About the Demonstration
Organizers said roughly 200 people assembled inside the Capitol building and marched slowly toward the governor’s office. The demonstration remained peaceful, with protesters chanting slogans such as "ICE out now," "Do your job," "Whose house is this—our house," and "What do we want? Charges. When do we want it? Now."
Calls For Justice
Many participants carried signs calling for justice for individuals killed in recent federal enforcement actions, including a placard that read "Justice for Good" with a photo of Renee Good, who was shot and killed earlier this month by a federal officer, and messages seeking accountability in the death of Alex Pretti, who was shot last week.
Official Responses
President Donald Trump said Monday that he spoke by phone with Gov. Walz and described the call as "very good," noting the leaders were "on a similar wavelength." He indicated that White House border adviser Tom Homan would follow up directly with the governor. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey reported a "productive conversation" with Homan and said he asked the administration to end Operation Metro Surge, arguing the federal initiative creates fear and places additional strain on local policing.
Frey reiterated the city’s position that Minneapolis will not enforce federal immigration laws and emphasized that public safety must be built on community trust.
Context: The protests are part of a broader wave of demonstrations after a series of confrontations between federal immigration agents and local residents in the Minneapolis area. Activists are pressing for investigations, charges where appropriate, and changes to enforcement practices that they say put communities at risk.
Authorities have not announced any immediate policy changes following the demonstration. Local and federal officials continue to discuss next steps amid heightened public scrutiny.
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