TL;DR
Hundreds of people marched through Manhattan’s Financial District to protest after an ICE agent shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. The demonstration followed a visit by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to Lower Manhattan and public video footage of the shooting.
What happened
On Thursday evening, several hundred protesters assembled in Manhattan’s Financial District to protest US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The rally began in Foley Square and the crowd marched west, then uptown toward Washington Square Park before arriving at the front of the New York Immigration Court at 201 Varick Street. Demonstrators carried signs reading messages such as “Silence is compliance,” “ICE out! Feds out!” and “ICE murders! Hands off our cities!” and chanted “Whose streets? Our streets!” The protest followed video that circulated showing Good apparently waving agents past her car and then beginning to drive away before an agent shot her at close range. Earlier the same day, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited One World Trade Center, where her presence drew additional protests; Noem had characterized Good’s actions the day before as an “act of domestic terrorism.”
Why it matters
- The shooting prompted national attention and protests, highlighting scrutiny of ICE use of force and federal tactics.
- Public video footage has shaped local and national reactions and spurred demonstrations beyond Minneapolis.
- The incident occurred near where George Floyd was killed in 2020, linking it to ongoing conversations about law enforcement accountability.
- High-level DHS attention in New York amid the fallout signals the political sensitivity surrounding the case.
Key facts
- Protest size: reported as hundreds of people who gathered in Manhattan’s Financial District on Thursday evening.
- Route: rally began in Foley Square, marched west and uptown toward Washington Square Park, and stopped at the New York Immigration Court at 201 Varick Street.
- Cause: protesters were responding to the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
- Video evidence: multiple-angle footage circulated showing Good apparently waving agents past her car and then beginning to drive away before being shot.
- DHS Secretary visit: Kristi Noem visited One World Trade Center earlier the same day, and protests occurred outside that building.
- Noem’s comment: the day before the shooting, Noem described Good’s actions as an “act of domestic terrorism.”
- Historical context: the shooting took place about a mile from the location where George Floyd was murdered in 2020.
- Visual coverage: The Verge’s senior photo editor was on-site to document the New York protest.
What to watch next
- Status and findings of any official investigation into the Minneapolis shooting — not confirmed in the source.
- Any public statements or policy responses from ICE or the Department of Homeland Security following the incident — not confirmed in the source.
- Whether additional protests or demonstrations occur in other cities in response to the shooting — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement): A federal agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws and investigating cross-border crime within the United States.
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS): A federal department charged with public security, which oversees agencies including ICE and coordinates responses to domestic threats and emergencies.
- Foley Square: A public plaza in Lower Manhattan commonly used as a gathering point for protests and civic events.
- New York Immigration Court: A federal immigration court in New York City that handles immigration removal proceedings and related hearings.
Reader FAQ
Who was killed in the shooting?
The person identified in reporting is 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good.
Where did the shooting happen?
The shooting occurred in Minneapolis; the source notes it was about a mile from where George Floyd was murdered in 2020.
Was the agent who fired identified or charged?
Not confirmed in the source.
Why did protesters gather in New York?
Protesters gathered to denounce the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent and to demonstrate during DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to Lower Manhattan.
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Sources
- Scenes from the anti-ICE march in New York City
- Cellphone video from ICE officer shows fatal Minneapolis …
- ICE protests in New York City day after Minneapolis shooting
- Minneapolis ICE shooting: Protesters rally and march in …
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