Federal Agents at Whipple ICE Facility, Minneapolis

Federal agents drive into the Whipple ICE facility in Minneapolis on January 16th, 2026, amidst Operation Metro Surge. Protesters gathered near the facility's gates, with some agents reacting by pointing and shouting. The Whipple Federal Building serves as a detention center for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the region. This facility is part of the broader immigration enforcement infrastructure in the United States.