Federal Agents at Minneapolis Light Rail Station near Whipple Building

Agents outside Light Rail Station, Minneapolis
Agents outside Light Rail Station, Minneapolis.

Federal agents, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, stationed at the Minneapolis light rail station adjacent to the Whipple Federal Building. This presence was part of "Operation Metro Surge," a federal immigration initiative in Minnesota. The Whipple Federal Building houses various federal agencies including the detention center for 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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