Minneapolis Protest Against ICE Tactics, Jan 2026

On January 23, 2026, thousands of individuals marched through downtown Minneapolis to protest the presence and tactics of federal agents. The demonstration took place in frigid conditions, with temperatures dropping to -30 degrees Fahrenheit with windchill. Protesters expressed opposition to the federal agents deployed to the city since December, with some signs drawing comparisons between ICE actions and "Gestapo" methods, and others depicting a melting ice cube engulfed in flames.
On January 23, 2026, thousands of individuals marched through downtown Minneapolis to protest the presence and tactics of federal agents. The demonstration took place in frigid conditions, with temperatures dropping to -30 degrees Fahrenheit with windchill. Protesters expressed opposition to the federal agents deployed to the city since December, with some signs drawing comparisons between ICE actions and "Gestapo" methods, and others depicting a melting ice cube engulfed in flames.
Photo taken in January 2026.
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