New York, Jan 12 (UNI) Thousands of protesters gathered near Central Park on Sunday before marching through Manhattan to denounce the Trump administration and the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, who was killed last week in Minneapolis by a federal immigration agent.
The demonstration followed the shooting, which has sparked nationwide outrage over Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s tactics. Marchers carried signs condemning President Trump’s mass deportation policies as well as recent US military actions in Venezuela.
The rally began Sunday afternoon at the southeast corner of Central Park and remained peaceful as crowds moved through the city. Several local politicians joined the demonstration, voicing support for the protesters’ demands for accountability and immigration reform.
Protesters marched along Fifth Avenue, passing Trump Tower, while holding signs criticizing ICE, US actions against Venezuela, and current federal policies. Chants included “No kings,” “No ICE,” and “No wars,” according to the New York Post. As of 2:30 p.m. (19:30 GMT), the protest was proceeding peacefully, with no police interference reported.
The protests come amid heightened tensions following US actions in Venezuela earlier this month. On January 3, the United States launched an operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who were taken to New York. President Trump announced they would face trial on allegations of narco-terrorism and national security threats.
Venezuela’s Supreme Court temporarily transferred presidential powers to Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who was sworn in as acting president on January 5. Russia, China, and North Korea condemned the U.S. actions, with Russia calling for the couple’s release and warning against further escalation.
Similar demonstrations occurred in other U.S. cities. In Los Angeles on Saturday evening, protesters gathered outside a cluster of federal buildings in downtown as part of nationwide demonstrations against immigration enforcement. A police helicopter illuminated crowds on Alameda Street, where demonstrators displayed upside-down American flags and handmade anti-ICE posters, CNN reported.
The same area was the site of clashes last June during protests against immigration raids and the deployment of the National Guard. On Saturday, police blocked nearby intersections, and much of the crowd dispersed, though a small group remained.
The Los Angeles Police Department issued a dispersal order, citing acts of vandalism, and said approximately 150 protesters were present. One person was detained on suspicion of battery against a police officer, according to LAPD statements.
Thousands march in New York to protest ICE killing and condemn Trump
