Minneapolis Neighborhood Patrol During ICE Operation

Man with rifle in St. Paul, Minnesota, during an ICE operation.
Man with rifle in St. Paul, Minnesota, during an ICE operation.

Neighbors gathered in St. Paul, Minnesota, to protest an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. Approximately 50 to 100 residents responded to the presence of federal agents by blowing whistles and gathering in the street. The man pictured is a resident of the neighborhood who expressed gratitude for the community's support during the operation. Find more photos like this on my Operation Metro Surge: Ice in Minneapolis page.

Photo taken in January 2026.

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