Anti-ICE Maple Grove Noise Demo

Protesters hold a "noise demonstration" outside a Maple Grove hotel.

January 26, 2026 · SpringHill Suites, Maple Grove, MN

On January 26, 2026, demonstrators gathered outside the SpringHill Suites in Maple Grove, MN, to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations carried out under "Operation Metro Surge." Protesters believed federal officers, including ICE Field Office Director Greg Bovino, were lodged at the hotel.

Protesters used drums, horns and even a semi-truck horns in an effort to disrupt the sleep of federal agents inside.

Operation Metro Surge was a targeted immigration enforcement initiative in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area that drew sustained opposition from activists across the region.

Police in riot gear confront protesters outside a hotel in Maple Grove, Minnesota.View full post: Riot Police Advance on Protesters During Snowy Maple Grove Noise Demo
January 26, 2026 — Protesters gathered outside a suburban Minneapolis hotel, believing it to be a lodging for federal officers involved in "Operation Metro Surge." The demonstration, which included noise-making and was at times outnumbered by members of the press, led to several arrests after dispersal orders were issued. This event occurred during a period of heightened activity and scrutiny surrounding immigration enforcement in the region.
Ammunition found in Maple GroveView full post: Maple Grove Protest: ICE Demonstration Outside Hotel
January 26, 2026 — Drums to semi horns, protesters showed up outside a suburban Minneapolis hotel they believe federal officers including Greg Bovino are staying at. Outnumbered by the press at times, a few protesters were arrested after given dispersal orders.
Police in riot gear stand outside Springhill Suites in Maple Grove, Minnesota, during a protest against ICE.View full post: Riot Police Outside Springhill Suites During Maple Grove ICE Protest
January 26, 2026 — Police in riot gear stand outside the Springhill Suites in Maple Grove, Minnesota, on January 26, 2026. The officers were present during a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The protest, described as a "Noise Demonstration," occurred in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, a region that has seen significant activism related to immigration policies.
Protesters with an American flag and gas masks gather outside a hotel in Maple Grove, Minnesota, during an ICE operation.View full post: Protester Raises Fist With American Flag During Maple Grove Noise Demo
January 26, 2026 — Protesters gathered outside a suburban Minneapolis hotel in Maple Grove, Minnesota, to oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations during "Operation Metro Surge."
Protesters and media gather as police in tactical gear make an arrest at a noise demonstration in Maple Grove, Minnesota.View full post: Media Crowds Around an Arrest at Maple Grove Noise Demonstration
January 26, 2026 — On January 26, 2026, a protest occurred in Maple Grove, Minnesota, related to immigration enforcement. The event, described as a noise demonstration, was to disrupt sleep of federal agents who were believed to be staying inside. Multiple arrests were made.
A protestor holds a sign targeting Greg Bovino outside a suburban Minneapolis hotel during a noise demonstration in Maple Grove.View full post: “Greg Bovino Has a Small” Sign at Maple Grove Noise Demo
January 26, 2026 — A protestor holds a sign targeting Greg Bovino outside a suburban Minneapolis hotel, where federal officers were believed to be staying as part of "Operation Metro Surge." The protest, which included noise from drums and semi-truck horns, occurred in Maple Grove. Some participants were arrested after dispersal orders were issued, indicating a tense confrontation between demonstrators and law enforcement.
A semi-truck driver waits with his dog outside a suburban Minneapolis hotel during an immigration protest on January 29, 2026.View full post: Truck Driver and His Dog Watch Maple Grove Noise Demonstration
January 26, 2026 — A semi-truck driver with his dog outside a suburban Minneapolis hotel on January 29, 2026. Protesters gathered at the hotel, believing it to be a location where Greg Bovino and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel were staying. The protest was part of a series of Noise Demonstrations at hotels around Minneapolis.

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