Massive protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement unfolded in cities from coast to coast this weekend, drawing tens of thousands into the streets. Organized by the ICE Out for Good coalition, led by the Marxist group Indivisible, the demonstrations zeroed in on the recent shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. Federal authorities have demonstrated that Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, tried to ram an ICE agent with her vehicle during an arrest operation on January 7, leading to the agent’s use of deadly force in self-defense.

Indivisible, the same outfit that fueled the “No Kings” rallies against President Trump last year, rallied supporters for what they called a “weekend of action.”

More than 1,000 events popped up nationwide, with crowds gathering outside government buildings, detention centers, and city halls. In Los Angeles, protesters ignored police dispersal orders outside an ICE facility, resulting in multiple arrests. Similar clashes happened in Austin, where at least three people ended up in custody after scuffles with law enforcement.

“Renee Nicole Good was a wife, a mother of three, and a member of her community. She, and the dozens of other sons, daughters, friends, siblings, parents, and community members who have been killed by ICE, should be alive today,” said Indivisible co-executive director Leah Greenberg in a statement pushing the protests.

Yet details emerging from the incident paint a different picture. Body camera footage and witness accounts reviewed by ABC News show Good accelerating toward the agent, who had been part of a team executing warrants on illegal immigrants with criminal records. The Department of Homeland Security released a timeline emphasizing the agent’s split-second decision amid the threat. This comes amid a major ICE surge in Minnesota, where agents have rounded up over 150 individuals in recent days, many convicted of heinous crimes like rape, child sexual assault, and homicide.

Vice President JD Vance took to X to defend the operations, pointing out the dangers posed by those targeted. “Arresting and deporting these people is absolutely critical to national security. National democrats are going to get our law enforcement killed if they don’t stop lying about this issue and the people working to keep us safe,” he wrote.

DHS sources reveal that in Minnesota alone, ICE’s non-detained docket includes 133,790 illegal immigrants, with 11,010 convicted criminals among them—ranging from child rapists to murderers.

One recent arrest involved Abdikani Noor Ibrahim, a Somali national convicted of 17 crimes, including four counts of sexual assault. Another, Yusuf from an unspecified country, faced charges for first-degree criminal sexual conduct. These operations, described as the largest ever in the region, aim to remove threats that sanctuary policies have allowed to fester.

Some observers see deeper forces at play in these protests. Indivisible Twin Cities, a key player in the Minnesota actions, ties back to national networks bankrolled by billionaire George Soros, who funneled $7.8 million into similar groups. Critics argue the outcry serves as a smokescreen, diverting attention from potential fraud schemes involving NGOs and Democratic operatives in Minneapolis—echoing past ballot controversies that have plagued the area. With elections always looming, such disruptions could aim to erode public support for border enforcement.

The Bible reminds us in Romans 13 that governing authorities exist to wield the sword against wrongdoers, protecting the innocent. When protests lionize those who clash with law enforcement while ignoring the victims of these criminals—often vulnerable women and children in immigrant communities—the true priorities come into question. Families torn apart by rapists and killers deserve justice, not excuses wrapped in activist slogans.

As the dust settles from this weekend’s unrest, the Trump administration stands firm on prioritizing American safety. States like Nebraska and others are pushing back against federal overreach claims, but the real battle remains securing the border against those who exploit it. If history teaches anything, it’s that unchecked immigration chaos breeds more tragedy, and ICE’s role in curbing it saves lives in the long run.