Protesters Hold ICE Out For Good Rally at Ventura County Government Center

The sound of honking horns echoed through the Ventura County Government Center on Sunday as hundreds of activists gathered for an ICE Out For Good protest. The rally was part of a nationwide weekend of action following the Wednesday shooting death of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota. Participants in Ventura joined thousands of others across the country to demand an end to federal immigration enforcement tactics that they say have become increasingly violent and unpredictable.

National Outrage Over Minnesota Shooting

The catalyst for the protest was the January 7 killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37 year old mother who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.While federal officials have characterized the incident as an act of self defense against a domestic terrorist, witness video and family accounts tell a different story.Good was a local poet and mother who was reportedly acting as a legal observer during an ICE operation when she was shot while attempting to drive away from the scene.

In Ventura, speakers like Greg White and Diana Tash expressed deep concern that history is repeating itself with a focus on targeting people of color regardless of their citizenship status. Organizers took extra precautions during the event, employing crossing guards to manage the crowds and prevent accidents in the high traffic area near the government center. The atmosphere was a mix of mourning and political mobilization, with many participants carrying signs that directly criticized the current administration's immigration policies.

Shifting Focus to the 2026 Midterm Elections

The rally served as more than just a protest; it was also a hub for local political organizing. Several organizations set up tables to provide voter registration information and sell buttons for various social causes. Many of the activists present emphasized that their goal is to translate the current public outrage into a high turnout for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.

While the rally remained peaceful, the presence of such a large crowd highlighted the growing tension between local communities and federal immigration authorities. Protesters in Ventura are calling for the total ouster of ICE from their neighborhoods and an end to local law enforcement cooperation with federal agents. As the investigation into the Minnesota shooting continues to make national headlines, organizers in Ventura County say they plan to maintain their visibility through weekly demonstrations.