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Montana Protests Erupt After Deadly ICE Shooting

1/22/2026

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Kunz Leads Protest

Demonstrators gathered outside the Missouri River Federal Courthouse in Great Falls, Montana, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a recent deadly shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Organizer Dylan Kunz emphasized the urgency of the protests and linked national events to local impacts.
Similar demonstrations have occurred across Montana and the nation, and protesters vow to continue activism as immigration policy discussions evolve.

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Advocates Demand Reform

Renee Nicole Good was killed by an immigration agent in Minnesota, prompting advocates to urge U.S. Congress to reform immigration enforcement.
Public opinion is shifting against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, with polls showing a majority believe ICE makes communities less safe.
The Trump administration has significantly increased ICE's budget, despite criticism of its tactics.
A court ruling temporarily halted federal agents from retaliating against protesters, highlighting tensions in Minnesota.

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Kunz Leads Protest

Demonstrators gathered outside the Missouri River Federal Courthouse in Great Falls, Montana, to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a recent deadly shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
Organizer Dylan Kunz emphasized the urgency of the protests and linked national events to local impacts.
Similar demonstrations have occurred across Montana and the nation, and protesters vow to continue activism as immigration policy discussions evolve.

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