From Pottstown to Upper Perkiomen, people including Joy DeBach are gathering to protest ICE.
Protesters are speaking out saying they do not believe the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis was justified.
“This week’s events have really shaken people and every day, every week there’s something new to come out and protest what’s going on in the country right now,” said DeBach.
Meanwhile, federal officials including Vice President J.D. Vance said the federal agent acted appropriately.
“What I’m certain of is that she accelerated in a way where she ran into the guy. I don’t know what was in her heart and what was in her head, but I know that she violated the law and I know that officer was acting in self-defense,” said Vice President Vance.
Jane Buhl is among the people in Pottstown protesting ICE.
She said she believes the events in Minneapolis have touched the hearts of everyone.
“This has pushed people over the edge. I hope that thousands and thousands of people in every city are going to come out,” said Buhl.
The protesters said they gather here each Saturday, including Pat Jordan.
“It’s been amazing and you can hear in the background all of the horns saying yes, we agree with you,” said Jordan.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the federal officer who fired followed his training.
“This vehicle was used to hit this officer. It was used as a weapon, and the officer feels as though his life was in jeopardy. It was used to perpetuate a violent act, that this officer took action to protect himself and to protect his fellow law enforcement officers,” said Noem.