This is why so many people on Jan. 31 protested throughout the United States. (Image: Kathryn Reed)

An array of feelings come over me when I hear the names Renee Good and Alex Pretti—the two U.S. citizens murdered in Minnesota in January by federal agents.

Thank goodness for the people who took video and photos of these incidents. Thank goodness for those who are standing up to the narrative coming out of the federal government. Thank goodness our freedom to protest is still intact.

More than 1,000 people in Chico on Jan. 31 protest U.S. immigration policy and other issues. (Image: Kathryn Reed)

About a thousand people showed up Jan. 31 in Chico to condemn the actions of this administration. To say enough is enough. To say ICE is out of hand. To say these killings are beyond immoral, heinous and tragic.

We the people—that’s what it’s going to take to bring about the change we want to see.

These two signs tell the story. (Image: Kathryn Reed)

I’m not going to stop taking to the street—wearing the various pins I have that align with my beliefs. I leave the sign making and carrying to others. I want my hands free to be able to use my phone/camera in an instant.

Some people pedal and protest. (Image: Kathryn Reed)

Federal officers essentially occupying U.S. cities is not helping anyone. Rounding up people solely because they are not white, have an accent, speak a language other than English or have a certain type of job is beyond wrong.

We have something called due process in this country. We have rights. Even people who are not citizens have rights.

Some would like Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be impeached. (Image: Kathryn Reed)

If you aren’t doing something to condemn this administration, that, to me, is saying what’s going on is just fine with you. That is beyond sad.