Minneapolis Protest Against ICE Actions, January 2026

Protesters in Minneapolis march against ICE actions on January 23, 2026.
Protesters in Minneapolis march against ICE actions on January 23, 2026.

Thousands marched through downtown Minneapolis on January 23, 2026, protesting the presence and actions of federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The demonstration occurred amidst severe winter conditions, with temperatures reported at -30°F with windchill. Protesters voiced opposition to what they termed "ICE on ICE violence," a slogan that appeared on one of the signs, and expressed general discontent with federal immigration enforcement policies that had been active in the city since December. Find more photos like this on my Operation Metro Surge: Ice in Minneapolis page.

Photo taken in January 2026.

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