Minneapolis Protest Against Federal Agents, Jan 2026

Protesters in Minneapolis, including a Cookie Monster mascot, march against federal agents on January 23, 2026.
Protesters in Minneapolis, including a Cookie Monster mascot, march against federal agents on January 23, 2026.

Thousands marched through downtown Minneapolis on January 23, 2026, protesting the presence and actions of federal agents deployed to the city since December. The marchers braved frigid temperatures, with windchills reported at -30F. Signs and costumes, including a "ICE DEEZ NUTS" banner and a Cookie Monster mascot, conveyed the protesters' message against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Find more photos like this on my Operation Metro Surge: Ice in Minneapolis page.

Photo taken in January 2026.

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