‘Stop ICE murders, violence and cruelty’ protest in Astoria draws 150

Published 3:07 pm Friday, January 9, 2026

Protesters ‘disgusted, outraged and horrified’ by Renee Nicole Good’s death

Just after noon on a cold, overcast Friday afternoon, people lined the streets of Marine Drive between 16th and 18th streets in Astoria to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Tuesday in Minneapolis.

About 150 people carried homemade signs, waved flags and banged on pots, pans and drums. Many drivers passing by honked in support of the protesters — some others revved their car engines and gave the universally recognized one-finger salute to show their displeasure of the event.

“This is a wakeup call for everybody who wants to live in a civil society,” said protester Eileen Millsap.

Some of the messages on the hand-written signs were: “No ICE death squads” and “ICE = Gestapo.” Another said: “ICE murders, kidnaps (and) lies.”

The protest was organized by Indivisible North Coast Oregon, and is the first of two anti-ICE protests scheduled for the weekend. A second protest is slated for 11:30 Saturday in Seaside on Highway 101, lining the outer edge of the Seaside Outlet Mall parking lot.

In addition, the organization hopes to have an “ICE Out For Good” vigil at the Garden of the Surging Waves in Astoria starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

The event that spurred the protest

Good was shot three times while she was sitting in her car by ICE agent Jonathan Ross on Tuesday. Good was purportedly on scene as an observer as ICE agents infiltrated a neighborhood. Good, a U.S. citizen and mother of three, was 37 years old.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem came to the agent’s defense when questioned about his actions. 

“Our officer followed his training, did exactly what he’s been taught to do in that situation,” Noem said.

Scores of concerned citizens and officials from across the country condemned the shooting, including Jenny Pool Radway, executive director of Consejo Hispano. 

“Consejo Hispano is deeply alarmed by the shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis (Wednesday). Our hearts are with the family, loved ones, and community of Renee Nicole Good as they grieve an unjust and irreparable loss. No family should ever have to endure this kind of tragedy.”

Protesters speak out

People came to the Astoria protest from surrounding communities along the North Coast. Joyce Hunt drove from Seaside, compelled to join in support and honor of Good.

“The best antidote for anger is action,” she said.

Another protester who declined to give her last name for fear of retribution said the event in Minneapolis was tragic. When she first heard about it on the news, Marie was shocked.

“I was horrified –– it could have been any of us. 

Laura Russell was also at the protest. “I wish more people would wake up,” she said.

Protester Zachary Caslar, who said he had served in the Ukraine war in 2023, said he was there for several reasons.

“It’s a combination of professional outrage and human disgust.”