Barricades and Graffiti on Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis

Barricades and graffiti mark Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis following a protest. The street was blocked off after Alex Pretti was killed earlier in the day by Border Patrol officers during Operation Metro Surge. This event highlights tensions surrounding immigration enforcement and the public response to such operations. The graffiti, including "FUCK MPP" and "ICE," reflects anger and opposition to the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Barricades and graffiti mark Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis following a protest. The street was blocked off after Alex Pretti was killed earlier in the day by Border Patrol officers during Operation Metro Surge. This event highlights tensions surrounding immigration enforcement and the public response to such operations. The graffiti, including "FUCK MPP" and "ICE," reflects anger and opposition to the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Photo taken in January 2026.
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