Cedar Avenue Filter Blockades

"Filter Blockades" on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis.

February 1, 2026 · Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

On February 1, 2026, protesters in South Minneapolis established "filter blockades" on Cedar Avenue as part of a response to Operation Metro Surge. These makeshift structures, resembling roundabouts, were erected to facilitate community organizing and monitor traffic in opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

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February 1, 2026 — Some in South Minneapolis have created what they call “filter blockades” on Cedar Ave. A handout says the roundabout like blockade is meant to bring neighbors together to strategize against ICE while also identifying traffic coming into the area. Minneapolis February 1, 2026
Protesters at a filter blockade on S Cedar Ave in Minneapolis protest ICE operations.View full post: Minneapolis Filter Blockade on S Cedar Ave Protests ICE
February 1, 2026 — On February 1, 2026, residents of South Minneapolis established a "filter blockade" on Cedar Avenue, creating a roundabout-like structure. This protest aimed to strategize against the presence and operations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the area.
Protesters block Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis with makeshift barriers against ICE operations.View full post: Filter Blockade on Cedar Ave in Minneapolis
February 1, 2026 — On February 1, 2026, protesters in South Minneapolis established "filter blockades" on Cedar Avenue as part of a response to Operation Metro Surge. These makeshift structures, resembling roundabouts, were erected to facilitate community organizing and monitor traffic in opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
Protesters erect a filter blockade on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis opposing ICE operations.View full post: “Ice Out MSP” Filter Blockade on Cedar Avenue
February 1, 2026 — On February 1, 2026, protesters in South Minneapolis established "filter blockades" on Cedar Avenue as part of a response to Operation Metro Surge. These makeshift structures, resembling roundabouts, were erected to facilitate community organizing and monitor traffic in opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
Filter Blockade in South Minneapolis on February 1View full post: “Ice Out Now” Filter Blockade on Cedar Avenue
February 1, 2026 — On February 1, 2026, protesters in South Minneapolis established "filter blockades" on Cedar Avenue as part of a response to Operation Metro Surge. These makeshift structures, resembling roundabouts, were erected to facilitate community organizing and monitor traffic in opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
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February 1, 2026 — On February 1, 2026, protesters in South Minneapolis established "filter blockades" on Cedar Avenue as part of a response to Operation Metro Surge. These makeshift structures, resembling roundabouts, were erected to facilitate community organizing and monitor traffic in opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

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