Hundreds of Plano residents braved frigid temperatures on Saturday to protest recent actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis. Demonstrators gathered at the busy intersection of Preston and Parker Roads, waving U.S. flags, holding handmade signs reading “ICE Out,” “Abolish ICE,” and “We Have No King,” and cheering as passing cars honked in support. Some participants wore inflatable costumes, including a unicorn, dinosaur, and teddy bear, adding a touch of creativity to the demonstration.

The protest was organized by the Collin County Democratic Party and initially planned as part of the “No Kings” movement, a series of local anti-authoritarian demonstrations. In light of the Minneapolis incident, organizers expanded the event to focus on federal immigration enforcement.

Earlier this month, Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis during a neighborhood confrontation. Federal officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and President Donald Trump, have described the shooting as an act of self-defense, claiming Good allegedly used her vehicle to attack the officer. Vice President JD Vance also defended the officer’s actions, calling Good a “victim of left-wing ideology.”

This week, another federal officer shot a person in Minneapolis after being attacked during an attempted arrest, further fueling public outrage. The Plano protest attracted over 250 registered participants, with people of all ages—including families, young adults, and senior citizens—bundled in winter coats, holding signs, and joining in chants.

Collin County Democratic Party Chair Jeremy Sutka emphasized the peaceful nature of the demonstration, stating that no counterprotesters were present. “This is not the America we want to live in,” Sutka said. “We need to make a change. That’s why people are angry. They’re upset.”

Participants shared personal motivations for attending. Karen Price, 69, of Murphy, said it was her first protest but felt compelled to show solidarity against federal actions. “I think it was murder,” she said of Good’s death. “It should be investigated instead of being validated without accountability.”

Michelle Acuavera, 55, attended with her daughter, holding anti-ICE signs she had created. As a nurse, Acuavera expressed concern over what she sees as systemic mistreatment of immigrants. “Our nation was built on immigrants, and diversity is what makes us great,” she said. “To treat undocumented people as if they don’t belong is wrong.”

The Plano protest was one of many nationwide demonstrations following the recent Minneapolis shootings and other ICE-related incidents. Despite the tense national backdrop, the event remained peaceful, with participants expressing outrage, solidarity, and a desire for change.