A small but aggressive protest organized by far-left activists outside a federal immigration facility in Albuquerque devolved into physical confrontations Friday, prompting federal officials to declare an unlawful assembly and detain two demonstrators.
According to reporting by Source New Mexico, roughly 20 protesters gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office on Albuquerque’s south side in response to the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE officer earlier this week in Minnesota. The protest was organized by Dare to Struggle New Mexico, a self-described “anti-imperialist” group that has previously advocated confrontational tactics.
Using a megaphone, organizer Lizzie Nutig urged demonstrators to obstruct federal operations, declaring, “We want to block and get crazy for them,” and insisting that ICE needed to know “people are mad,” according to Source New Mexico. Organizers and participants led chants such as “Be like Renee and get in the way,” “Fuera ICE,” and “Smash the mass deportation machine,” several of which included profanity.
Within minutes, protesters approached the facility’s gates, hanging photos of the ICE agent involved in the Minnesota shooting and an image of President Donald Trump defaced with a hand-written expletive. Federal officials then intervened, pushing protesters away from the fence and ordering them to remain on the sidewalk. One individual was detained at that point, Source New Mexico reported.
Additional federal agents wearing camouflage and Enforcement and Removal Operations patches later emerged from the building carrying pepper spray and non-lethal weapons. Protesters shouted insults at officers, including “Do you like hurting people?” and “Go to hell.”
Tensions escalated further when agents moved toward protester Adeo Herrick after he shouted profanities. As other demonstrators attempted to interfere, one agent discharged pepper spray, striking himself and at least one protester. Herrick was taken to the ground and carried into the facility by multiple agents. He later provided his name to the outlet.
Shortly after 12:40 p.m., a Federal Protective Service vehicle announced over a loudspeaker that the gathering had been declared an unlawful assembly and ordered protesters and media to disperse or face arrest.
Organizers Nutig and Brian McQuaid later told Source New Mexico they were unsure whether charges would be filed and said they were consulting attorneys. In a statement, they demanded the release of the detained protesters and called for the arrest of federal officers involved.
The Albuquerque protest came as new video footage surfaced in the Minnesota shooting that sparked the outrage. According to Fox News, the video shows Good behind the wheel of her vehicle while an ICE agent stands directly in front of it. As Good begins to drive forward, the agent is heard reacting just moments before shots are fired. Federal officials have said Good attempted to ram the agent, while critics claim she was trying to flee.
In New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement calling for a “thorough and transparent investigation” into Good’s death while voicing support for protesters—so long as demonstrations remain peaceful.
“Protest is fundamental to democracy,” the governor said, adding that violence is unacceptable.
Neither the governor’s office nor the Department of Homeland Security immediately responded to follow-up questions about Friday’s protest or the conduct of demonstrators who openly called for blocking federal law enforcement operations.
The episode underscores how radical activist groups are increasingly lionizing confrontational—and even dangerous—behavior, despite clear evidence that Good advanced her vehicle toward a federal officer, a fact at the center of the ongoing investigation.
Their check from Code Pink must have cleared a day late.
KOAT and KRQE didnt even cover the story on their website. KOB did. These protests are as ridiculous and misguided as the Tesla protests that took place for a month or more in Bernalillo. We live among idiots. the nation is on its way to complete lawlessness. Apparently voters are fine with that, and wont lift a finger to preserve law and order, and our way of life. THE MOB RULES.
All non tuitional funding to UNM should be halted.
Non partisan Inspector Generals employed to monitor these fringe groups.
( NOT ) Funny how our democrat dirtbag politicians continually express support for the rioters and the mob yet never express support for law enforcement. What a disgrace they are.
They learned not to use a vehicle as a weapon.
Can you IMAGINE the uproar if someone in a car charged one of our democrat politicians in this state ? How different would the narrative be then ? what phonies they are.
“Nutig’s” last name is definitely too long – drop the “ig” and it would fit her and her group perfectly. Albuquerque has definitely become a “mob rule”, “lawless city” under Keller – he is absolutely the worst mayor we have had in the 42 years I have lived here. If it gets too bad, there are a large number of law abiding “armed” citizens out here that are more than happy to work with law enforcement (federal or otherwise) to restore order.
The sad part about all this crap going on is they are getting paid to be stupid. How did people loose there common sense or maybe they never had any. That lady that got shot was trying to kill an ICE OFFICER but he got her first. Im glad he did ,she was getting paid to do that as well.
all the protestors in Minneapolis are white. liberal. confused. angry. no blacks, browns, or somalis attacking ice agents like rabid zombies or marching through the streets. smug, entitled, arrogant white women in vehicles are still following ICE in their cars after the shooting and harassing them. Talk about learning nothing from an event.
Reason 999 for me to get the hell out of New Mexico when I retire this year. I love this state and Albuquerque but if the morons keep voting in the likes of MLG, Keller, Heinrich, Lujan, Vasquez, Leger Fernandez, and Stansbury, there is no reason to stay Andrea ch the insanity and our freedoms erode further. We’ve been invaded by California type white liberal women, communists, illlegals, and fentanyl cartels. If only New Mexicans who are struggling would wake up and see that those scumbags are the cause of their problems, there might be hope but I don’t see it happening any time soon. And with our media and government giving them airtime, smooth brains like the UNm faculty and others will march in goose step with them! Block snd Lord csn’t move mountains by themselves!
20 people is a pathetic showing for any organized group. Guess there’s not a lot of anti-ICE supporters in NM or maybe it was just too cold outside for most demonstrators?
Curious if these paid protesters live locally in Albuquerque, or travel around the country for the latest demonstration? Hope ICE agents can get warrants to search protestor’s phones for pay apps and trace who is funding this dangerous behavior.
January 6, 2026 congressional Democrats supported law enforcement attacked by ” insurrectionists” . Two days later they supported insurrectionists attacking law enforcement. Forget affordability we want accountability. My bet is the current insurrection is to provide a distraction from massive fraud committed by Democrats nationwide. Their fraudulent schemes probably accounted for at least 10 percent of the budgets during Biden’s administration.
January 6, 2026 congressional Democrats supported law enforcement attacked by ” insurrectionists” . Two days later they supported insurrectionists attacking law enforcement. Forget affordability we want accountability. My bet is the current insurrection is to provide a distraction from massive fraud committed by Democrats nationwide. Their fraudulent schemes probably accounted for at least 10 percent of the budgets during Biden’s administration.
if you havent heard, the wife of the dead woman will be receiving over 1.5 million dollars from a go fund me fundraiser. thats what you get in america for harassing law enforcement and creating a deadly event. you get rewarded.
Jesus was our sacrificial Lamb for our redemption. He paid an agonizing price on the wooden cross so we may all experience the joy of Eternity.
Her choices were for her own ego and selfish motives, she was warned and ordered to remove herself from her car. Her death is unfortunate.
Bad choices result in bad outcomes. Biden opened a can of worms/illegals when he opened the boarder, perfect example of bad outcomes.
“He who laughs last…. etc.”
When their ATM cards cease to work (coming very soon as corrupt central bank services collapse), these paid traveling agitators and local contacts will dry up.
I hear they need more food service workers and fry cooks at McDonalds… Next? They’ll gripe about losing their new jobs to robots… which might be a good thing when you consider what the green and purple hair nose-ring crowd does to your food before handing it over and taking your money. Bottom line, they’re painting themselves into a tiny, quiet corner space that is slowly collapsing. “The best is yet to come!”
So, MLG supports the right to protest, now? Odd. She didn’t believe people had the right to protest at the Round House when it was directed at her.
Good point that this is distracting from all the fraud! What’s the news cycle crowded with, not the fraud reporting anymore.
These democrats are blowing in the wind. One day it is this, the next it is that. they must be ever so bored. Why are they not working? I think it is high time to arrest these people and fine them, and jail them. In addition, ole Tampon Tim signed a law allowing law enforcement to protect themselves if a person intends to harm them example, being run over by a vehicle. Enough is enough, we area country of law and order. ORDER NOT MAYHEM.