Thousands rallied in Minneapolis this month against ICE after two fatal shootings by federal agents — the January 7 killing of Renée Good and the January 24 killing of Alex Pretti — sparking local and nationwide demonstrations. At the B.H. Whipple Federal Building, protesters blocked access roads and refused dispersal orders, prompting law enforcement warnings and arrests as deputies sought to clear the area. Organizers called for strikes and citywide shutdowns, citing Operation Metro Surge and demanding accountability. The Justice Department opened a civil‑rights inquiry as similar protests spread to New York, Los Angeles and other cities, and continued nationwide. (washingtonpost.com)