Massachusetts Sees Surge in Anti-ICE Protests as National Outrage Grows Over Recent Shootings
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Boston on Saturday, joining a growing chorus of outrage over recent ICE-involved shootings. The protest, organized by the LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of MA, marked Boston's third demonstration since Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by a federal officer in Minneapolis.
The shooting has reignited national debate about immigration policies and the treatment of immigrants by federal authorities. In Minneapolis, Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the Trump administration's characterization of Good as an "agitator" who committed an act of domestic terrorism, calling it "garbage."
Good's death has sparked comparisons to other high-profile incidents involving law enforcement and immigrants, including the 2020 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Kojo Achaempong, a speaker at an earlier protest, drew parallels between Good's killing and Floyd's, saying that both victims were targeted for being in their communities.
The protesters in Boston held a somber vigil outside the JFK Federal Building, reading aloud the names of people killed by federal immigration authorities. They called for an end to detentions and deportations, urging policymakers to take action to address the root causes of migration.
"We can't sit and wait for this to resolve itself," said Hector Soares, a speaker at the protest. "Every day, more and more children are getting ripped out of the hands of their mothers, and grandparents are getting body slammed onto the pavement."
The demonstration was one of several held across the country, with attendees arriving from an earlier gathering hosted by Massachusetts Peace Action outside the State House. The protests coincide with growing national outrage over ICE-involved shootings in Minnesota and Portland, Ore.
As tensions continue to rise, lawmakers and advocacy groups are calling for greater accountability and reform. With Good's death still fresh in many minds, it remains to be seen whether policymakers will take concrete steps to address the underlying issues driving immigration policies and law enforcement actions.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Boston on Saturday, joining a growing chorus of outrage over recent ICE-involved shootings. The protest, organized by the LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of MA, marked Boston's third demonstration since Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by a federal officer in Minneapolis.
The shooting has reignited national debate about immigration policies and the treatment of immigrants by federal authorities. In Minneapolis, Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the Trump administration's characterization of Good as an "agitator" who committed an act of domestic terrorism, calling it "garbage."
Good's death has sparked comparisons to other high-profile incidents involving law enforcement and immigrants, including the 2020 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Kojo Achaempong, a speaker at an earlier protest, drew parallels between Good's killing and Floyd's, saying that both victims were targeted for being in their communities.
The protesters in Boston held a somber vigil outside the JFK Federal Building, reading aloud the names of people killed by federal immigration authorities. They called for an end to detentions and deportations, urging policymakers to take action to address the root causes of migration.
"We can't sit and wait for this to resolve itself," said Hector Soares, a speaker at the protest. "Every day, more and more children are getting ripped out of the hands of their mothers, and grandparents are getting body slammed onto the pavement."
The demonstration was one of several held across the country, with attendees arriving from an earlier gathering hosted by Massachusetts Peace Action outside the State House. The protests coincide with growing national outrage over ICE-involved shootings in Minnesota and Portland, Ore.
As tensions continue to rise, lawmakers and advocacy groups are calling for greater accountability and reform. With Good's death still fresh in many minds, it remains to be seen whether policymakers will take concrete steps to address the underlying issues driving immigration policies and law enforcement actions.
this is just so sad what happened to Renee Nicole Good 
i dont think its fair that she got shot by a federal officer just because of her immigration status 
we need to find a way to stop these ICE-involved shootings ASAP 
and also make sure that immigrants are treated with respect and dignity 
its not right that kids are being ripped from their mothers' arms every day 
we need more awareness and action on this issue 
my heart goes out to Renee's family and loved ones 
The whole situation with ICE is just getting out of hand, you know? 
People are losing their lives over something that's supposed to be about helping them... it's like, what's going on? 
We need to see some real change, not just a bunch of empty promises from politicians. 
And can we talk about how messed up it is when they characterize people as "agitators" after someone gets shot? That's just ridiculous! 
and another thing, what's with all these shootings in different cities, can't we get some answers from our leaders? 
it's time for change, we need policies that prioritize people over profits, no more deporting families and separating kids from their parents, that's just not right, 
about this stuff. I mean, what even is the point of having a system if you're just gonna hurt people over there? 
, and for no reason at all, she got taken away by federal authorities 
. we need policymakers to listen to the voices of people affected by these policies and take action to create real change 
. its time to put human lives above politics 
. We need to hold our leaders accountable and demand real change 
. The fact that we're even having this conversation is a stain on our country's values, but I'm hopeful that the protests and calls for reform will spark some much-needed action 
. We can't just sit back and watch more lives get destroyed 
.