Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis Protect Sign

A sign reading "PROTECT" with an illustration of a woman blowing a whistle is posted on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. This sign was created as a response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the area, particularly during "Operation Metro Surge" in 2019. The whistle imagery serves as a warning to alert residents of nearby ICE activity, reflecting community efforts to protect immigrants from enforcement actions. The photograph captures this sign amidst a snowy urban environment, highlighting the intersection of public space, activism, and immigration policy.
A sign reading "PROTECT" with an illustration of a woman blowing a whistle is posted on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. This sign was created as a response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the area, particularly during "Operation Metro Surge" in 2019. The whistle imagery serves as a warning to alert residents of nearby ICE activity, reflecting community efforts to protect immigrants from enforcement actions. The photograph captures this sign amidst a snowy urban environment, highlighting the intersection of public space, activism, and immigration policy.
Photo taken in February 2026.
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