BOSTON—Massachusetts leaders are up in arms over the actions of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who allegedly shot and killed a woman during an immigration operation in Minneapolis. The incident has ignited fierce protests across the Bay State, as demonstrators gathered at the iconic Boston Common to express their outrage.

The victim, identified as Renee Nicole Good, was a mother and, according to reports, an American citizen. Governor Maura Healey expressed her heartbreak over the tragic loss, declaring, "No matter how the Trump Administration spins this, we all saw it." Healey criticized ICE’s aggressive tactics, stating, "This has to stop," highlighting the perceived dangers these operations pose to communities.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joined the chorus of condemnation, labeling the act as "horrific" and demanding accountability. "ICE just murdered a woman in Minnesota in broad daylight," Pressley charged on social media, insisting that the agency has no place in local communities. Senator Ed Markey echoed these sentiments, urging constituents to be furious about the state of affairs, proclaiming, "If you aren't angry, you aren't paying attention."

Around 100 protestors took to the streets near the MBTA's Park Street station, chanting slogans like "Up, up with liberation, down, down with deportation" and carrying signs reading "Stop ICE terror now!" The demonstration, reportedly organized by a democratic-socialist group, marched through Downtown Crossing, calling for an end to what they see as ICE's reign of terror.

As the fallout from the shooting continues, the calls for reform and accountability are growing louder, with advocates demanding an end to ICE’s controversial practices. The situation underscores the escalating tensions surrounding immigration enforcement and the impact of federal actions on local communities.