Armed Federal Agents near Light Rail Platform at Whipple Building
Taken January 2026
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.
Taken January 2026
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