The Advocate
Photos: Hundreds gather to protest ICE
Javier Gallegos | STAFF PHOTOJOURNALIST
Jan 10, 2026
Jessica Converse leads a crowd in chants during an anti-ICE protest organized by Indivisible Baton Rouge at the corner of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard on Saturday, January 10, 2025.
Protesters hold their anti-ICE signs to passing traffic during a protest organized by Indivisible Baton Rouge at the corner of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard on Saturday, January 10, 2025.
Laura Acosta waves an American flag during an anti-ICE protest organized by Indivisible Baton Rouge at the corner of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard on Saturday, January 10, 2025.
Angela Juarez waves an American and Mexican flag together during an anti-ICE protest organized by Indivisible Baton Rouge at the corner of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard on Saturday, January 10, 2025.
Dozens of protesters hold up their signs during an anti-ICE protest organized by Indivisible Baton Rouge at the corner of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard on Saturday, January 10, 2025.
Protesters get cheered on by motorists in support during an anti-ICE protest organized by Indivisible Baton Rouge at the corner of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard on Saturday, January 10, 2025.
A motorist gives a thumbs up to the anti-ICE protest organized by Indivisible Baton Rouge at the corner of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard on Saturday, January 10, 2025.
Laverne Simoneaux holds up a sign reading “ICE DESTROYS LIVES” during an anti-ICE protest organized by Indivisible Baton Rouge at the corner of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard on Saturday, January 10, 2025.
Gabriela DeJean with LSU Students for a Democratic Society leads a chant during an anti-ICE protest organized by Indivisible Baton Rouge at the corner of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard on Saturday, January 10, 2025.
Protesters wave their anti-ICE signs to motorists during a protest organized by Indivisible Baton Rouge at the corner of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard on Saturday, January 10, 2025.
Johnelle Minor, center, waves at motorists during an anti-ICE protest organized by Indivisible Baton Rouge at the corner of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard on Saturday, January 10, 2025.
Monica Murphy encourages protesters to blow kisses to hecklers during an anti-ICE protest organized by Indivisible Baton Rouge at the corner of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard on Saturday, January 10, 2025.
WBRZ 2
Protestors gather in Baton Rouge in response to fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
January 10, 2026 3:15 PM
By: WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Protestors gathered on the corner of Jefferson Highway and Corporate Boulevard on Saturday in response to the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
The protest hosted by Indivisible Baton Rouge aimed to “reject violence, injustice and indifference” through speeches, chants and picket signs.
“This is not about politics. It is about humanity,” Lead Organizer Lisa King said. “What’s going with the lack of transparency in this country is just not democratic. We are a republic and we need to keep our democratic values. I hate that we’re so divided.”
Indivisible Baton Rouge is a grassroots group of activists that fights for liberty, justice and equity. The group hopes to advocate for policies that advance economic, racial, gender and environmental justice.
“We cannot allow tragedies like this to go unnoticed or to become America’s new normal.”
More information about Indivisible Baton Rouge can be found here.
WAFB 9
Protesters gather to oppose ICE following Minneapolis shooting
By Rylee Kramer
Demonstrators of all ages rally on Jefferson Highway amid nationwide outcry over federal immigration raids
Demonstrators of all ages rally on Jefferson Highway amid nationwide outcry over federal immigration raids.
Published: Jan. 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM CST
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Protesters ranging from seniors to six-year-olds gathered Saturday to speak out against ICE enforcement following a fatal shooting by an immigration agent in Minneapolis.
Andrea Cassidy and Francis Shore, both 72, spent their Saturday on the corner of Jefferson Highway protesting ICE operations.
“I’m old, I’ve done my life, if anything awful comes out of this, I don’t care because it’s that important to me, it really is,” Cassidy said.
Shore, who last protested during the Vietnam War as a teenager, said he couldn’t stay home for this demonstration.
“Hate is the exact opposite of the idea that this country was founded on, and this is where we find ourselves today. What else could I do but be here?” Shore said.
Nationwide protests follow Minneapolis incident
People are speaking out against ICE raids nationwide after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, sparking outrage. The White House defended the officer, saying it was self-defense. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt tweeted the day after, calling the incident a result of a “larger, sinister left-wing movement.”
The woman’s death united people from all generations at the protest.
“I think it’s really important that at this time we speak up and we show up,” said Madeline Lacombe, 28.
Lacombe brought her 6-year-old son to teach him to speak up for his beliefs in a positive way.
“Immigration is American, it is 100% American, that is literally how this country began, and I think that being here today is just a show of force, a show of just speaking out and saying like we’re not standing for this,” Lacombe said.
ICE operations shift to Minneapolis
ICE agents stationed in New Orleans are now being told to go to Minneapolis, pausing a Louisiana crackdown.
“How would you feel if you were just walking down the street, going to the Trader Joe’s down the road, and you just see all these armed masked men around you? How is that supposed to make you feel, that incites fear?” Lacombe said.
Shore reflected on the current political climate during the demonstration.
“My first rule of life is if it’s not fun, don’t do it… well, this isn’t much fun, but I’m doing it, I owe a major apology to people your age and to the younger generations, because I just didn’t pay enough attention,” Shore said.
Lacombe said no matter which side of the aisle, it’s important to love your neighbor, protest peacefully, and stay educated.
“If this situation in our country today doesn’t make you emotional, it’s because you do not understand the ideals of this country,” Shore said.
Louisiana First News
Protesters in Baton Rouge demand justice after fatal ICE shooting
by: Ethan Goode
Posted: Jan 11, 2026 / 11:52 AM CST
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Demonstrators gathered Saturday, calling for justice after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minnesota, a case that has sparked protests and renewed debate over federal law enforcement practices across the country.
The need to confront what is described as violence, injustice, and a growing sense of indifference is what today was all about.
“You just can’t stay silent when something this unjust occurs. And she’s not the only one,” protest organizer Lisa King said.
The shooting raised concerns about constitutional rights.Minnesota Democrats are demanding a broader investigation into Renee Good’s shooting
“We have the right to petition the government for redress of grievances. And what we saw in Minneapolis was one of the most egregious and unconscionable killings that I have witnessed,” local protestor, Alfreda Tillman-Bester said.
The goal is for the protest to send a message beyond Baton Rouge, hoping communities are paying attention and will continue to speak out when they believe justice has not been served.
“It is imperative that every citizen understand what their rights are supposed to be and understand what is happening and how it is unconstitutional,” Angela Adkins said.