Minneapolis Protest Against ICE Operation Metro Surge

Thousands of protesters marched through South Minneapolis in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the area. The "Operation Metro Surge" was a month-long initiative by ICE that led to numerous arrests and significant public outcry. Demonstrators carried signs and flags expressing opposition to ICE's presence and policies, with many calling for the agency's abolition or removal from the city. The protest highlights the tension between federal immigration enforcement and local community sentiments regarding immigrant rights.
Thousands of protesters marched through South Minneapolis in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the area. The "Operation Metro Surge" was a month-long initiative by ICE that led to numerous arrests and significant public outcry. Demonstrators carried signs and flags expressing opposition to ICE's presence and policies, with many calling for the agency's abolition or removal from the city. The protest highlights the tension between federal immigration enforcement and local community sentiments regarding immigrant rights.
Photo taken in January 2026.
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