Minneapolis Graffiti: ICE Go Home, Operation Metro Surge

Graffiti reading "ICE GO HOME" on a building in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.
Graffiti reading "ICE GO HOME" is spray-painted on the exterior of a building in Minneapolis. The message protests the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This photograph was taken during "Operation Metro Surge," a period of heightened activity and protests related to immigration enforcement in the city. The presence of tear gas in the air suggests a recent confrontation or the aftermath of a protest event.
Photo taken in January 2026.

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