In a dramatic show of solidarity and escalating political tension, more than two dozen Democratic members of Congress are descending on Minneapolis this weekend for a major rally organized by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), who has framed the event as a direct response to what she calls “Trump’s deadly assault on Minnesota” through aggressive Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

The rally, titled “Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Deadly Assault on Minnesota,” is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, and is expected to draw thousands to the steps of the Minneapolis Federal Building — the same location that became a focal point during the 2020 George Floyd protests. Organizers say the event will feature speeches from congressional leaders, local activists, victims’ families, and community organizers, all united under the banner of demanding an immediate halt to what they describe as “militarized immigration enforcement in civilian neighborhoods.”

Rep. Ilhan Omar, who has been one of the most vocal critics of ICE since her first term in Congress, announced the mobilization on X late Wednesday night:

“Donald Trump and his ICE agents are turning our communities into war zones. Renee Good is dead. A mother of three, shot during a routine traffic stop. This is not law enforcement — this is state violence. We are coming to Minnesota to say: Enough.”

The list of confirmed attendees reads like a who’s-who of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, including:

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY)
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO)
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY)
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA)
Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA)

Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL)

Several moderate and senior Democrats are also expected, including Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), a senior member of the House Oversight Committee.

The rally comes amid intense national scrutiny over the January 7 fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross. Good, an unarmed mother of three, was killed after what witnesses described as a rapidly escalating traffic stop. No weapon was recovered, and bodycam footage (partially released) shows no clear imminent threat. The incident has sparked nightly protests in Minneapolis, renewed calls for ICE reform, and a GoFundMe that has raised over $1.7 million for Good’s children.

Federal officials have defended Ross, noting his prior 2025 trauma when he was dragged by a fleeing vehicle during an operation — a detail they say may have heightened his perception of danger. Critics, however, call it victim-blaming and demand full accountability.

Pam Bondi’s recent defense of the agent on Fox News — claiming Good’s “unpleasant words and resistance” forced officers to act — has only fueled the fire. Bondi’s comments have been condemned by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, civil rights groups, and Good’s family as “cruel and irresponsible.”

The Minneapolis rally is expected to be one of the largest demonstrations since the George Floyd protests, with organizers planning a march from the Federal Building to the Hennepin County Government Center. Speakers will include Good’s sister-in-law Morgan Fletcher, local Black Lives Matter leaders, and representatives from the ACLU and NAACP.

Rep. Omar has already previewed the message in a series of social media posts:
“This is not about one bad agent. This is about a system that treats Black and Brown mothers as threats instead of people. Renee Good should be alive today. We are coming to Minnesota to demand justice — and to say: Never again.”

As the nation watches, Minneapolis braces for what could become a defining moment in the ongoing national debate over immigration enforcement, police accountability, and racial justice in the Trump era.

For Renee Good’s family, the rally is both a source of comfort and continued pain.
“She was just a mom driving home,” her sister-in-law said. “Now the whole country knows her name — because she shouldn’t have had to die.”Rest in peace, Renee Nicole Good.

The fight for justice — and for answers — is only beginning.