Whipple Building: ICE Security Fencing and Barricades, Minneapolis

Whipple Federal Building Barricades And Fencing
Security fencing and concrete barriers surround the Whipple Building in Minneapolis, a facility that has been utilized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a detention center and operational base. The building's use by ICE has been a focal point for protests and activism, particularly during operations like "Operation Metro Surge." The presence of extensive security measures highlights the building's role in federal immigration enforcement activities within the urban environment.
Photo taken in January 2026.
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