This weekend, the shadow of federal overreach met the light of local resistance. In an unprecedented show of solidarity, over 700 residents across Puyallup and Milton joined the “ICE Out for Good” national mobilization, transforming local streets into a battlefield for the soul of American democracy.

The spark for this fire was the January 7 killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother and poet. Good was shot in the head by an ICE agent in Minneapolis while pulling her car away from federal officers. Despite official claims of “self-defense,” the people of Pierce County have seen the bystander videos, and they are rightfully calling it murder.

Puyallup: A High-Water Mark for Local Dissent

The day began at 11 a.m. at the intersection of 35th Avenue SE and South Meridian on the 10th of January. What began as a vigil by Indivisible Puyallup quickly swelled into a crowd of 500+. Protesters lined both sides of the corridor, forcing every shopper and commuter at South Hill Mall to witness the names of those killed by the current administration.

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The anger was not limited to immigration. Banners explicitly targeted the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk, whom protesters identified as the architect of the current state of federal lawlessness. By “gutting” oversight and firing tens of thousands of federal workers, the administration has created a vacuum where agents like Jonathan Ross—the man identified as Good’s shooter—operate with total impunity.

Milton: Taking the Message to the Streets

At 1 p.m., the energy shifted to Milton, where over 200 people took the message directly into residential neighborhoods. The final footage from Milton shows a community in mourning but ready for war.

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Milton protesters highlighted specific labor concerns, reporting that ICE agents have been trapping local roofing and construction crews. This war on workers has linked the immigration struggle to the national strikes currently rocking the country. Signs in Milton called for a General Strike, arguing that if the government will not protect its citizens, the citizens will stop the government.

The Face of the Regime: Jonathan Ross

The man at the center of the Minneapolis tragedy, Jonathan Ross, is an experienced ICE officer and firearms instructor. Documents reveal that Ross was previously injured in a June 2025 incident where he was dragged by a vehicle. Critics argue that Ross’s history indicates a pattern of aggressive tactics, including reaching into moving vehicles—a maneuver that directly led to the fatal shots fired at Renee Good.

Local Complicity: The Sheriff’s “Dead Right” Warning

The tension in Puyallup was further inflamed by Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank, who recently posted a warning on social media: “If law enforcement tells you to stop, STOP. Even if you are right, do you want to be dead right?” Protesters characterized Swank’s comments as a threat to the community. While Washington law prohibits local agencies from assisting federal immigration raids, Swank has signaled a desire to bypass these protections, leading to chants of “Sheriff Swank, whose side are you on?” throughout the day.

Know Your Rights: If ICE Knocks

• Do Not Open the Door: ICE cannot enter your home without a judicial warrant signed by a judge. An “administrative warrant” signed by an ICE official does not give them the right to enter.
• Stay Silent: You have a constitutional right to remain silent. Tell the officer: “I am exercising my right to remain silent.”
• Record Everything: If it is safe, record the interaction. Documentation is the only weapon against a “self-defense” narrative that contradicts the truth.
• Ask if You Are Free to Leave: If stopped in public, ask this question. If the answer is yes, walk away calmly.

REMEMBER: ICE are not police, their uniforms may say “ICE Police” or even just “Police” but the only laws they are meant to enforce are Border and Immigration laws, without a JUDICIAL Warrant, they should have no authority over US Citizens that are not near a border

As the sun set over Puyallup and Milton, the portraits of Renee Good remained held high. The message from the people was clear: the era of silent compliance is over. The “ICE Out for Good” movement is no longer just about immigration; it is about the right to live without fear of one’s own government.

The regime may have the guns, but they do not have the streets.

Long live democracy. ¡Viva la Revolución!