Thousands march in cities across US in 'national shutdown' against immigration crackdown

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Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis and other US cities on Friday in a show of anger over the immigration crackdown carried out by the Trump administration. The turnout came in response to a call for a day of action, dubbed a "national shutdown", following the killings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good by federal agents in Minneapolis.

Issued on: 30/01/2026 
By: FRANCE 24

Demonstrators attend an "ICE Out" protest in Minneapolis, on January 30, 2026. © Tim Evans, Reuters

A demonstrator holds an upside-down US flag during an "ICE Out" protest in Minneapolis on January 30, 2026. © Seth Herald, Reuters

A drone view shows the huge crowd of protesters in the Minnesota city where Renée Good and Alex Pretti were shot dead by federal immigration agents. © Brian Snyder, Reuters

Signs for demonstrators attending the "ICE Out" protest in Minneapolis. © Tim Evans, Reuters

A placard at the Minneapolis rally calling for justice for 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti. © Tim Evans, Reuters

Minneapolis resident Renée Good, also aged 37, was killed by an ICE agent in her car on January 7, 2026. © Tim Evans, Reuters

A demonstrator brandishes an anti-Trump sign at a protest in Los Angeles, California. © Jill Connelly, Reuters

Crockett High School students take part in the nationwide protests in Austin, Texas. © Jay Janner, AP

A sign at a boutique Portland, Maine, indicates it is closed in solidarity with the anti-ICE protests. © Robert F. Bukaty, AP