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‘Wish your mother loved you’: Protesters taunt ICE agents outside Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis | Video

Anti-ICE protesters gathered outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good.

Published on: Jan 18, 2026, 11:45:11 IST
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Protests continue outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, where demonstrators have been confronting federal immigration agents amid growing anger over recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions in the city. Video from the scene shows protesters shouting insults and taunts at officers entering and leaving the building.

A protester holds up a sign during an anti-US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (AFP)
A protester holds up a sign during an anti-US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (AFP)

Some protestors can be heard calling the agents as “Nazis”, while a woman can be heard shouting: “I wish your mother loved you, I wish your father never hit you.”

The demonstrations are unfolding more than a week after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, who was killed by an ICE agent during a federal immigration enforcement operation on January 7. The incident has sparked protests and intensified scrutiny of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Arrests reported during Whipple building protests

According to ABCNews4, at least four alleged “anti-ICE agitators” were arrested during demonstrations outside the Whipple Federal Building.

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ICE confirmed the arrests and shared photos of the men on social media, though the agency did not release their identities.

The agency has maintained that the shooting of Renee Good was an act of self-defense, claiming she attempted to ram officers with her SUV during the operation. The agent involved, identified as Jonathan Ross, reportedly suffered internal bleeding after being struck by the vehicle, ICE said.

Protests continue

As reported by CBS News, protesters have been gathering outside the Whipple building for more than a week, often lining the sidewalks, blowing whistles, holding signs, and shouting at federal agents.

While some confrontations have occurred, including an incident where a frozen water bottle was thrown at a vehicle, daytime protests have largely remained on the sidewalk.

Also Read: Jonathan Ross put himself in danger; Minneapolis ICE shooting video analysis appears to clear Renee Good

There have been no reports of serious injuries tied to the protests.

Demonstrators say they plan to continue showing up outside the Whipple Federal Building as long as ICE maintains its presence there.

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    Prakriti Deb

    Prakriti Deb is a journalist at Hindustan Times Digital, where she is part of the US Desk. She works on stories related to American politics, crime, sports, entertainment and weather. She particularly enjoys covering political developments that have global ripples. Through her work, she aims to break down complex events in a way that feels simple and understandable. Before joining the Hindustan Times, she worked with The Indian Express Digital, where she covered world affairs. She holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication with a specialisation in Journalism, along with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Outside the newsroom, Prakriti enjoys travelling and stepping out of her comfort zone. She finds her sense of being through storytelling in all its forms, including conversations, painting, theatre, dance and photography. She appreciates discussions that challenge her perspective and help her see the world a little differently.Read More

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