BORTAC officers with tear gas in Minneapolis, January 21, 2026

Members of the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) are shown with tear gas canisters in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026. BORTAC is a specialized unit within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, often deployed for high-risk operations. The presence of federal agents and their equipment suggests a response to significant civil unrest or a large-scale law enforcement operation in the city. The date and location place this image within a period of heightened national attention on law enforcement tactics and public demonstrations.