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94 photographs tagged Federal Agent, 2026.

Armed federal agents at Shoreline Plaza
Images from the scene around 15 E Grant in Minneapolis. MPD says 3 officers were injured, 2 shot after they entered an active shooting scene. They say the shooter is dead, unknown how he died. MPD says 4 were transported to the hospital, 1 died. 1 person died at the scene.

Officers and Armed Agents Behind Tape at Shoreline Plaza

US Marshal Agents at Shoreline Plaza mass shooting in Minneapolis
Images from the scene around 15 E Grant in Minneapolis. MPD says 3 officers were injured, 2 shot after they entered an active shooting scene. They say the shooter is dead, unknown how he died. MPD says 4 were transported to the hospital, 1 died. 1 person died at the scene.

Tactical Officers Gather Behind Barricades at Shoreline Plaza

ICE agents use less-lethal force on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis, January 24, 2026.
Federal agents from ICE and Border Patrol shoot less lethals on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. This follows the killing Alex Pretti, the second American to be killed in January 2026 in Minneapolis. On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.

Paintball Launcher Fired by Federal Agent on Nicollet Avenue

Federal agents in gas masks deploy tear gas on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis.
Federal agents, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, deployed tear gas on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. This occurred in the aftermath of the shooting death of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti by federal agents. Pretti was the second person killed and third person shot by federal agents in Minneapolis during the month of January. On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.

Tear Gas Engulfs Officers Along Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis

BORTAC agents deploy tear gas on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026.
Federal agents, including BORTAC and ICE, deploy tear gas on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. This followed the second American shot and killed by federal agents in January in Minneapolis. On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.

Agents Stand in Tear Gas Haze on Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis

ICE and Border Patrol agents in tactical gear and gas masks stand on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis.
Federal agents, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. This occurred in the aftermath of the shooting death of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti by federal agents. Pretti was the second person killed and third person shot by federal agents in Minneapolis during the month of January. On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.

Federal Agents Aim Less-Lethal Weapons on Nicollet Avenue

Federal agents deploy tear gas on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.
Federal agents deployed tear gas on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. The action followed the shooting death of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti by federal agents. Pretti was the second person killed and third person shot by federal agents in Minneapolis that month. The incident occurred during Operation Metro Surge, a federal law enforcement operation. On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.

Federal Agents Line Up Behind Tear Gas on Nicollet Avenue

Federal agents on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.
Federal agents from ICE and Border Patrol are shown on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. This deployment followed the shooting death of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti, who was the second person killed and third person shot by federal agents in the city. On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.

Federal Agents Gather on Nicollet Avenue After Alex Pretti Shooting

Tear gas deployed on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis during protests following the ICE killing of Alex Pretti.
Tear gas fills Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026, following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This incident marked the second person killed and third person shot by federal agents in the city that month, during what was known as Operation Metro Surge. On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.

Man Kicks Tear Gas Canister on Nicollet Avenue After Alex Pretti Killing

Federal agents deploy tear gas on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge on January 24, 2026.
Federal agents from ICE and Border Patrol deployed tear gas on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. This action followed the shooting death of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti by federal agents, marking the second fatality and third shooting by federal agents in the city that month. On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.

Officers Walk Through Tear Gas Smoke on Nicollet Avenue

Federal agent deploys tear gas on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.
Federal agents from ICE and Border Patrol deploy tear gas on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. This follows the killing Alex Pretti, the second American to be killed in January 2026 in Minneapolis. On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.

Agent Hurls Tear Gas Canister on Nicollet Avenue

Federal agents on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis after a fatal shooting, January 24, 2026.
Federal agents from ICE and Border Patrol are present on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026 following the shooting death of American Alex Pretti. On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.

Tactical Agents Guard Crime Tape on Nicollet Ave After Fatal Shooting

Federal officers following another ICE agent shooting in Minneapolis
ICE and Border Patrol agents on Nicollet Avenue on January 24, 2026. This follows the shooting death of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti. Pretti is the second person killed and third person shot by federal agents in Minneapolis this month.

Federal Agents Cordon Off Nicollet Avenue After Alex Pretti Shooting

Protesters gathered outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, holding a sign that reads "ICE KILLS GO AWAY."
Protesters gathered outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis to voice their opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The sign held by one demonstrator reads "ICE KILLS GO AWAY," reflecting a sentiment of protest against the agency's operations.

“ICE Kills, Go Away” Sign Outside Whipple Federal Building

Observer records ICE agents at a Speedway in South Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge in February 2021.
During Operation Metro Surge in South Minneapolis, an observer records Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) agents outside a Speedway Gas Station. The stops at gas stations by Border Commander Greg Bovino were quite common and appeared to be photo ops.

Woman Films Federal Agents From Car During Snowfall, Minneapolis

BORTAC agents and observers in Minneapolis during snowfall on January 21, 2026.
Border Patrol BORTAC agents were present in South Minneapolis on January 21, 2026.

Bystanders Gesture at BORTAC Agents Near a Wagoneer in Minneapolis

A BORTAC officer at a Minneapolis Speedway gas station during Operation Metro Surge, January 21, 2026.
A U.S. Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) officer at a Speedway gas station in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026, amidst falling snow. This image was taken during "Operation Metro Surge," a period of heightened federal law enforcement presence in the city.

BORTAC Officer in Falling Snow During Operation Metro Surge

BORTAC officers with tear gas in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026.
Members of the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) are shown with tear gas canisters in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026. BORTAC is a specialized unit within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, often deployed for high-risk operations. Shown here outside a South Minneapolis gas station during Operation Metro Surge.

Armed BORTAC Officers Outside a South Minneapolis Gas Station

BORTAC officers in tactical gear at a Minneapolis gas station during snowfall on January 21, 2026.
Members of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) are seen outside a gas station in South Minneapolis on January 21, 2026. BORTAC is a specialized unit within the U.S. Border Patrol that provides an immediate response capability to crises and is trained to handle high-risk incidents.

Border Patrol Tactical Unit Gathers at Minneapolis Gas Station

Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino and BORTAC officers in Minneapolis on January 22, 2026, at a Speedway gas station.
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino is pictured with BORTAC officers in Minneapolis on January 22, 2026. The officers were driving around and stopping at Speedway gas stations in South Minneapolis.

Greg Bovino Walks with BORTAC Agents in South Minneapolis

Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino with BORTAC agents in South Minneapolis.
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino, center, is pictured with members of the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) in South Minneapolis. BORTAC is a specialized unit within Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that provides a tactical response capability for border security and immigration enforcement. The agents along with Greg Bovino would drive around to Speedway gas stations in apparent photo ops.

Greg Bovino Smiles Among BORTAC Agents in South Minneapolis

A Border Patrol officer wearing a GoPro stands outside a gas station in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.
A U.S. Border Patrol agent, equipped with a GoPro camera, stands outside a gas station in South Minneapolis on January 21, 2026. This occurred during "Operation Metro Surge," a federal initiative involving ICE and BORTAC agents.

Border Patrol Agent Outside a South Minneapolis Gas Station

A protester blows a whistle while ICE commander Gregory Bovino observes in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.
An observer blows a whistle at a Speedway gas station in South Minneapolis where Border Patrol agents and commander Gregory Bovino were standing outside of

Bystander Films Border Patrol Agents at a Minneapolis Speedway

Federal agents at a Minneapolis Speedway during Operation Metro Surge on January 21, 2026.
Federal agents, including members of the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC), are seen outside a Speedway gas station in South Minneapolis on January 21, 2026.

Woman Confronts Federal Agents Outside Minneapolis Speedway

Federal agents from Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) in South Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge on January 21, 2026.
Federal agents from the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) are shown in South Minneapolis on January 21, 2026 with Commander Greg Bovino. They are pictured at a Speedway gas station.

Greg Bovino Directs BORTAC Agents at Minneapolis Speedway

Border Patrol BORTAC agents pose for a photo shoot at a Speedway gas station in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026.
Border Patrol agents do a photo shoot at a Speedway gas station with Commander Greg Bovino on January 21, 2026 in Minneapolis.

Federal Agents Gather at a Speedway Station in Minneapolis

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection BORTAC operator in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection BORTAC operator is seen in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026. BORTAC, the Border Patrol Tactical Unit, is a specialized unit trained for high-risk incidents. The operator wears a patch for the Forward Observations Group, a private military company.

Minneapolis BORTAC Officer with Forward Observations Group Patch

Federal agents stand by an SUV on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.
A Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) officer outside a restauraunt on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. BORTAC agents were deployed to the restauraunt after off duty ICE agents were reported to be eating inside when a large crowd gathered inside. The Vice President of the United States JD Vance said they were sent in get the agents out.

Federal Agents Stage SUVs Near Uptown Minneapolis Restaurant

Armed federal officer in tactical gear stands beside police vehicle outside India Grill on Lake Street, Minneapolis.
A Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) officer outside a restauraunt on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. BORTAC agents were deployed to the restauraunt after off duty ICE agents were reported to be eating inside when a large crowd gathered inside. The Vice President of the United States JD Vance said they were sent in get the agents out.

BORTAC Officer Stands Beside Police SUVs on Lake Street

Border Patrol Tactical Unit officer in tactical gear stands outside a Lake Street restaurant in Uptown Minneapolis.
A Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) officer outside a restauraunt on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. BORTAC agents were deployed to the restauraunt after off duty ICE agents were reported to be eating inside when a large crowd gathered inside. The Vice President of the United States JD Vance said they were sent in get the agents out.

BORTAC Officer Stands Amid Crowd on Lake Street

Federal agents in riot gear stand outside the Whipple Building in Minneapolis on January 16, 2026.
Federal agents in riot gear stand outside the Whipple Building in Minneapolis on January 16, 2026. The Whipple Building, located near Minneapolis, serves as a federal facility being used as an ICE detention center as well as where thousands of federal agents are operating out of during "Operation Metro Surge". It's been a place of protest since December 2025.

Federal Agents Line Up in Snow Outside Whipple Building

A protester holds a sign at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, facing law enforcement officers.
A protester holds a sign depicting a stylized flag outside the Whipple Federal Building near Minneapolis on January 16, 2026. The building serves as a facility for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This protest occurred during "Operation Metro Surge," a federal operation targeting undocumented immigrants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

Protester Holds Minnesota Flag Sign Facing Police Line at Whipple Building

Homeland Security police officers in riot gear and gas masks stand in formation outside the Whipple Building in Minneapolis
Homeland Security Police officers, clad in riot gear and gas masks, stand in formation outside the Whipple Building in Minneapolis on January 16, 2026. This deployment occurred during "Operation Metro Surge," a federal initiative focused on immigration enforcement. The Whipple Building, a federal facility, serves as a key location for various government agencies, including those involved in immigration and customs enforcement as well as a detention center.

Federal Police in Riot Gear Outside Whipple Building, Minneapolis

Federal agents drive into the Whipple ICE facility in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge on January 16, 2026.
Federal agents drive into the Whipple ICE facility in Minneapolis on January 16th, 2026, amidst Operation Metro Surge. Protesters gathered near the facility's gates, with some agents reacting by pointing and shouting. The Whipple Federal Building serves as a detention center for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the region.

Federal Agent Shouts from Van Near Whipple Building, Minneapolis

Abolish ICE NAZI Scum Protest Signs in Minnesota
Protest signs outside the Whipple Federal Building near Minneapolis. The building has been used as a detention center for immigration actions.

Abolish ICE NAZI Scum Protest Signs in Minnesota

Jonathan Ross Protest Sign at Whipple Building
A protest sign at the Whipple Building that reads "Jonathan Ross Is A Murderer & Coward". Jonathan Ross has been identified as the ICE agent who shot Renee Good in the head on January 6, 2026 prior to walking away calling her a "fucking bitch".

Jonathan Ross Protest Sign at Whipple Building

Protester holding cardboard sign reading "This Aggression Will Not Stand!!" at Minneapolis immigration enforcement protest.
A protester holds a sign reading "This Aggression Will Not Stand!!" outside the Whipple Building in Minneapolis on January 17, 2026. The protest occurred during Operation Metro Surge, a federal initiative that increased immigration enforcement presence in several cities.

“This Aggression Will Not Stand” Sign at Whipple Building Protest

US Border Patrol SRT officers in tactical gear at the Whipple Building in Minneapolis on January 16, 2026.
Federal agents, including a US Border Patrol SRT officer, are seen in tactical gear outside the Whipple Building in Minneapolis on January 16, 2026. The Whipple Building, a federal building, has been used as a ICE detention center and a home base for the thousands of agents in town during "Operation Metro Surge".

Minneapolis: Border Patrol SRT Officer at Whipple Building

Protesters faced Border Patrol BORTAC officers in Minneapolis on January 16, 2026.
Protesters faced off against Border Patrol BORTAC officers at the Whipple building near Minneapolis on January 16, 2026. The building has been a place of protest since December 2025 as it's being used as a ICE detention center.

Minneapolis Protest: Protester faces Border Patrol BORTAC officers

White SUV passes the Whipple Building in Minneapolis, with “RIP RENEE” graffiti on a barrier.
Federal agents film those gathering across from the Whipple Building near Minneapolis with "RIP RENEE" graffiti on the concrete barrier. The Whipple Building, located near Minneapolis, serves as a federal facility being used as an ICE detention center as well as where thousands of federal agents are operating out of during "Operation Metro Surge". It's been a place of protest since December 2025.

“RIP Renee” Graffiti Near Whipple Building’s Visitor Entrance

Stay Salty Melt Ice Protest Sign in Minneapolis
Protesters continue to gather at the Whipple Federal Building near Minneapolis. The Stay Salty Melt Ice sign hangs against the fence. The facility is being used as a detention center.

“Stay Salty” Sign on Fence Outside Whipple Building

Anti ICE Anti Fascist Protest Sign in Minneapolis
A protest sign at the Whipple Federal Building that reads "Call ICE for all your Eth(n)ical Cleansing Needs 1-800-FASCIST". The Whipple building has been a place of protest for months as federal agents use it not only as a homebase but also as a detention center.

“Call ICE for Ethnical Cleansing Needs” Sign at Whipple Building

Armed federal officers deploy on a snowy North Minneapolis street during Operation Metro Surge.
Federal officers, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, were deployed in North Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge following the 3rd shooting by federal agents. This follows 2 Americans who were shot and killed by federal agents.

Federal Officers on a North Minneapolis Sidewalk at Night

A BORTAC agent walks on Lake Street in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge on January 14, 2026.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection BORTAC agent is seen on Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026. BORTAC, the Border Patrol Tactical Unit, is a specialized unit within CBP that provides a tactical response capability. This image was taken during Operation Metro Surge, a federal law enforcement operation in Minneapolis.

BORTAC Officer Walks Past Vehicles on Lake Street, Minneapolis

Federal Border Patrol officers in vehicles on Lake Street, Minneapolis.
Federal US Border Patrol officers are seen in vehicles on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Border Patrol Agent Peers Into Vehicle During Minneapolis Stop

A U.S. Border Patrol agent in tactical gear stands during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026.
A U.S. Border Patrol agent is shown during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026.

Border Patrol Agent’s Tactical Gear During Operation Metro Surge

U.S. Border Patrol agents on Lake Street in Minneapolis during an enforcement operation.
U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended an individual on Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026. This event occurred during a period of increased federal immigration enforcement operations in urban areas, including "Operation Metro Surge".

Border Patrol Agents Walk Through Traffic on Lake Street

Federal Officers on Lake Street, Minneapolis
Federal US Border Patrol officers in vehicles on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

Border Patrol Vehicle Window on Lake Street, Minneapolis

BORTAC agents in tactical gear depart a vehicle during federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis.
Federal agents in tactical gear, identified as BORTAC, a tactical unit of U.S. Customs and Border Protection leave the scene on Portland Avenue. The agents stopped a Latino man, demanding identification and ramming his vehicle. The man stated he was released after they confirmed his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred near the location where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good just days earlier, on January 7, 2026.

BORTAC Agents Armed with Paintball Gun Exit Vehicle in Minneapolis

A BORTAC officer holds pepper spray in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.
A Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) officer is shown holding a SABRE pepper spray canister in Minneapolis. The agents stopped a Latino man, demanding identification and ramming his vehicle. The man stated he was released after they confirmed his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred near the location where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good just days earlier, on January 7, 2026.

BORTAC Officer Preps SABRE Spray While Exiting Vehicle in Minneapolis

Federal agents at Park Ave & 35th St, Minneapolis, during Operation Metro Surge.
Federal agents, identified as part of Operation Metro Surge, were present at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. On this date, agents reportedly rammed a vehicle and demanded identification from a Latino man, who stated he was released after proving his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred two blocks from where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents had shot and killed Renee Good on January 7, 2026.

Federal Agent Boards Vehicle at Park Ave & 35th St, Minneapolis

U.S. Border Patrol agent wearing gas mask and tactical gear stands on a Minneapolis street lined with parked cars.
A U.S. Border Patrol agent, identified by the "RM29" patch on his vest, stands on a Minneapolis street wearing a gas mask and tactical gear.

Border Patrol Agent “RM29” Armed with Less-Lethal Rifle in Minneapolis

Federal agents confront a man at Park and 35th Street in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.
Federal agents, identified as BORTAC, a tactical unit of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, confront a man in Minneapolis. The incident occurred at Park and 35th Street, where agents reportedly rammed the man's vehicle and demanded identification. The man, who is Latino, was released after agents determined he was a U.S. citizen.

BORTAC Agents Surround a Car at Park and 35th Street

A spent tear gas canister lies in the snow on Park Avenue in Minneapolis, January 2026.
A spent tear gas canister lies in the snow and ice on Park Avenue in Minneapolis, January 2026. The canister was deployed during a confrontation between federal agents and civilians near the intersection of Park Avenue and 35th Street. This incident occurred just days after ICE agents fatally shot Renee Good in the same vicinity.

Spent Tear Gas Canister in the Snow on Park Avenue, Minneapolis

BORTAC agents in Minneapolis near Park Avenue and 35th Street on January 12, 2026.
BORTAC agents, a specialized unit of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, confronted a crowd in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026, near Park Avenue and 35th Street. The incident occurred a week after ICE agents fatally shot Renee Good in the same vicinity. During the confrontation, federal agents reportedly stopped a Latino man, demanding identification, and later released tear gas and pepper spray on members of the media and bystanders.

BORTAC Agents on Park Avenue During Operation Metro Surge

A U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis wears tactical gear and smart glasses on January 12, 2026.
A U.S. Border Patrol officer is seen in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026, wearing tactical gear and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.

BORSTAR Officer with Ray-Ban Meta Glasses in Minneapolis

Armed Federal Bureau of Prisons officer in tactical gear during ICE enforcement operation in Minneapolis neighborhood.
Federal agents, including BORTAC and ICE, confronted a vehicle and its occupant at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. An armed officer with the Federal Bureau of Prisons pictured. The Latino driver stated he was released after agents confirmed his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred near the location where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good just days earlier, on January 7, 2026. The confrontation escalated with the arrival of a crowd and additional officers, leading to the deployment of tear gas and pepper spray against members of the media.

Bureau of Prisons Officer at Park Avenue and 35th Street, Minneapolis

U.S. Border Patrol agent in tactical gear displays body camera and less-lethal canister during Minneapolis federal immigration
A U.S. Border Patrol agent, identified as part of the BORTAC unit, is equipped with less-lethal munitions and tactical gear. This image was taken on January 12, 2026, in Minneapolis, near Park Avenue and 35th Street. The incident involved federal agents stopping a vehicle and demanding identification from a Latino man who stated he was released after proving his U.S. citizenship. This occurred in close proximity to where ICE agents had previously shot and killed Renee Good on January 7, 2026.

Border Patrol Medic’s Tactical Vest and Gear, Minneapolis

Federal agents in tactical gear stand on a Minneapolis street during an immigration enforcement operation on January 12, 2026.
Federal agents, including Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel, confront individuals at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The incident involved agents ramming a vehicle and demanding identification from a Latino man who stated he was released upon proving his U.S. citizenship. This occurred two blocks from where ICE agents had previously shot and killed Renee Good on January 7, 2026, highlighting ongoing tensions related to federal immigration enforcement operations in the city.

Federal Agents Stand Guard on a South Minneapolis Street

Federal agent with less lethal weapon at Park Ave, Minneapolis.
Federal agents conducted a vehicle stop and demanded identification from a Latino man at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. An officer with the United States Bureau of Prisons stands with a less lethal weapon. The man stated he was released after agents confirmed his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred near the location where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good just days earlier, on January 7, 2026. The confrontation escalated with the arrival of a crowd and additional officers, leading to the deployment of tear gas and pepper spray against members of the media.

Tactical Officer Holds Less-Lethal Rifle Near Park Avenue, Minneapolis

Federal agents ram a vehicle and demand ID from a man in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026.
Federal agents ram a vehicle and demand identification from a Latino man at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The man stated he was released once his U.S. citizenship was confirmed. The incident occurred two blocks from where ICE agents had shot and killed Renee Good on January 7, 2026. The confrontation escalated with the arrival of a crowd and additional officers, leading to the dispersal of tear gas and pepper spray directed at members of the media.

ICE Agents Question Man Beside Damaged Car in Minneapolis

A federal agent with a weapon stands at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis.
Federal agents, identified as BORTAC (Border Patrol Tactical Unit), were present at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. This incident occurred shortly after another event on January 7, 2026, where ICE agents shot and killed Renee Good approximately two blocks away.

Federal Agent with Weapon at Minneapolis Park Ave & 35th St

BORTAC agents confront a civilian and media in Minneapolis at Park Avenue and 35th Street on January 12, 2026.
Federal agents in tactical gear, identified as BORTAC, a tactical unit of U.S. Customs and Border Protection leave the scene on Portland Avenue. The agents stopped a Latino man, demanding identification and ramming his vehicle. The man stated he was released after they confirmed his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred near the location where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good just days earlier, on January 7, 2026.

BORTAC agents confront civilian, media in Minneapolis

Federal agents in tactical gear deploy tear gas on a Minneapolis street.
Federal agents, including Bureau of Prisons officers and BORTAC, deployed tear gas and pepper spray at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. This incident occurred during "Operation Metro Surge" and involved the ramming of a vehicle and demands for identification from a Latino man who was subsequently released. The confrontation escalated with the arrival of more officers and the dispersal of tear gas, affecting members of the media. This event took place two blocks from where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good on January 7, 2026.

Federal Agents Deploy Tear Gas at Park Ave & 35th St, Minneapolis

Federal agents deploy tear gas during enforcement operation at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026.
Federal agents, identified as BORTAC, deploy tear gas and pepper spray at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. This incident occurred two blocks from where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good on January 7, 2026. The confrontation involved federal agents ramming a vehicle and demanding identification from a Latino man, who stated he was released upon proving his U.S. citizenship.

Federal agents deploy tear gas at Park Ave & 35th St, Minneapolis

BORTAC agents in tactical gear detain a driver during federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 12
BORTAC agents detain a driver at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The incident occurred two blocks from where ICE agents had shot and killed Renee Good on January 7, 2026.

BORTAC agents detain driver at Park Ave & 35th St, Minneapolis

Federal agents in tactical gear on Park Avenue in Minneapolis, January 12, 2026.
Federal agents from BORTAC, a tactical unit of the U.S. Border Patrol, were present in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. On Park Avenue at 35th Street, agents reportedly rammed a vehicle and demanded identification from a Latino man, who stated he was released upon proving his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred near the location where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good just days earlier, on January 7, 2026.

Federal Agents in Minneapolis on Park Avenue

Federal agents ram a vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026.
Federal agents, identified as BORTAC, a tactical unit of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, ram a vehicle and demand identification from a Latino man at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The man stated he was released once his U.S. citizenship was confirmed. The incident occurred two blocks from where ICE agents fatally shot Renee Good on January 7, 2026. The confrontation escalated with the arrival of a crowd and additional officers, leading to the deployment of tear gas and pepper spray against members of the media.

Federal Agents Ram Vehicle in Minneapolis

BORTAC agents at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis during a confrontation.
On January 12, 2026, BORTAC agents, a tactical unit of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, confronted an individual at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis. The agents reportedly rammed the man's vehicle and demanded identification, releasing him after confirming his U.S. citizenship. The incident occurred near the site where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good on January 7, 2026, and escalated as a crowd and additional officers arrived, leading to the deployment of tear gas and pepper spray against members of the media.

BORTAC Agents Confrontation at Park and 35th, Minneapolis

Federal agents confront a man at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis.
Federal agents from ICE and BORTAC confronted a man and demanded identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The man, who identified as Latino, stated he was released after agents confirmed his U.S. citizenship. The confrontation occurred amidst a growing crowd and increased police presence, leading to the deployment of tear gas and pepper spray against members of the media. This incident took place two blocks from where ICE agents had fatally shot Renee Good on January 7, 2026, highlighting tensions surrounding federal immigration enforcement in the city.

Federal Agents Confrontation at Park and 35th, Minneapolis

Federal agents stand guard outside the Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, with graffiti on barriers.
Federal agents stand guard outside the Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis.

Tactical Agents Line Up at Henry Whipple Federal Building, Minneapolis

U.S. Border Patrol Agents Arrest at Minneapolis ICE Detention Center
U.S. Border Patrol officers with the BORTAC team make an arrest at the Whipple building near Minneapolis. The Whipple building had been used as an ICE detention center and been a place of protest since December 2025.

BORTAC Agents Detain a Man Outside the Whipple Building

Protester records Border Patrol agent
Protester records a Border Patrol agent at the Whipple Building near Minneapolis. The building is used as an ICE detention center and has been a place of protest since December 2025.

Bystanders Film Border Patrol Agents at Whipple Building

U.S. Border Patrol agents escort a protester away at the Whipple Federal Building.
U.S. Border Patrol agents escort a protester away from the Whipple federal detention center near Minneapolis on January 8th, 2026. The Whipple facility, officially known as the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Processing Center, serves as a detention center for individuals in immigration proceedings.

Border Patrol Agents Escort Detained Protester Near Whipple Building

U.S. Border Patrol and federal agents in tactical gear arrest a person at the Whipple Federal Building.
Border Patrol officers make arrests outside the Whipple federal building near Minneapolis. The building has been a used as a ICE detention center during Operation Metro Surge.

Border Patrol Agents Detain a Protester Outside Whipple Building

U.S. Border Patrol agents arrest a protester on a snow-covered street at the Whipple Building.
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrest a protester outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis. The building houses offices for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a federal agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws.

Agent Pins Protester in the Snow Outside Whipple Building

Federal Border Patrol agent arrests protester on snow-covered street outside the Whipple Federal Building.
A protester is arrested by Border Patrol agents outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis. Protests have frequently gathered outside the building, which serves as a ICE detention center.

Agent Pins Protester Face-Down in Snow Outside Whipple Building

Border Patrol agent arrests protester outside Minneapolis Whipple Federal Building during immigration enforcement operation.
A protester is apprehended by a Border Patrol agent outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis. The building houses a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center.

Agent Pins Protester to the Ground Outside Whipple Building

ICE agent in tactical gear arrests protester during federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent arrests a protester outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis. The Whipple Federal Building, completed in 1967, houses federal agency offices and courtrooms.

Federal Agent Grabs Protester by the Hair Outside Whipple Building

Border Patrol agents arrest protesters outside the federal building in Minneapolis.
Border Patrol agents arrest protesters outside the Whipple federal building near Minneapolis. The arrests occurred the day after Renee Good was killed by an ICE Agent in South Minneapolis. The Whipple building, which houses an ICE detention center, has been a place of protest since December 2025.

Border Patrol Agents Detain Protester at Whipple Federal Building

U.S. Border Patrol officers in tactical gear assemble outside the Whipple federal building in Minneapolis during immigration
U.S. Border Patrol officers are shown outside the Whipple Detention Center near Minneapolis on January 8th, 2026. The Whipple Building, a federal office building, has been utilized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for detention operations. This image was taken during "Operation Metro Surge," a period of increased immigration enforcement activity in the region.

Border Patrol Agents Gather Outside Whipple Building, Minneapolis

ICE truck and federal agents at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis.
Federal agents are seen outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The vehicle, marked "Defend The Homeland," belongs to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an agency within the Department of Homeland Security. The Whipple Federal Building houses various federal offices, including those related to immigration and law enforcement. The Whipple building is being used as a detention center and has been a place of protest since December 2025.

“Defend the Homeland” SUV and Agents in Minneapolis

ICE agents and SUV in Minneapolis on January 8, 2026.
Federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are seen with a government SUV in Minneapolis on January 8, 2026. The vehicle, marked with "Defend The Homeland" and "Integrity, Courage, Endurance" is used during Operation Metro Surge.

“Defend the Homeland” SUV and Federal Agents in Minneapolis

An ICE vehicle stopped at a lowered light rail gate in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle is stopped at a lowered light rail crossing gate in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 8, 2026. The crossing guard gate, which landed on top of the car, is part of the light rail across from the Whipple federal building. The Whipple building, which houses an ICE detention center, has been a place of protest since December 2025.

Federal Police SUV Stopped by Light Rail Gate Near Whipple Building

ICE vehicle parked outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis during federal enforcement operations.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle is parked outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on January 8, 2026. The building, named after the former Episcopal bishop, houses various federal agencies as well as the ICE detention center.

ICE Cruiser at Whipple Federal Building, Minneapolis

Protesters with American flags confront federal agents in tactical gear outside Minneapolis's Whipple Federal Building.
Protesters gathered outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Macarthur Good by an ICE agent. The building serves as a base for federal operations during Operation Metro Surge as well as a detention center The Whipple building has been a place of protest since December 2025

Tactical Officers Face Protesters and Flags Outside Whipple Building

DJI drone operated by federal agent hovers above Minneapolis during ICE enforcement operation near Whipple Building.
A DJI drone operated by a federal agent hovers near the Whipple Building near Minneapolis. The building, also known as the Federal Building, houses offices for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and it's detention center. The federal government regularly flew drones as protesters gathered across from the building.

Federal Agent’s Surveillance Drone Hovers Near Whipple Building

Protester holding sign confronts masked Border Patrol agent in tactical gear.
A protester holds a sign reading "Whose mom will you take today?" in front of a U.S. Border Patrol Federal Agent during a protest at the Whipple building near Minneapolis. The Whipple building is used as an ICE detention center.

“Whose Mom Will You Take Today?” Sign Confronts Border Patrol Agent

Federal officer in tactical gear with less-lethal weapon and camouflage uniform near Minneapolis federal building.
A federal officer outside the Whipple Federal Building near Minneapolis. The officer is equipped with a less-lethal weapon. The Whipple Federal Building houses various federal agencies, including ICE, and has been a site of activity related to immigration enforcement and related public demonstrations.

Federal Officer’s Less-Lethal Launcher and Gear in Minneapolis

U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino confers with federal agents outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building.
U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino speaks with agents outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis. The building, named after the Episcopal bishop, houses various federal agencies as well as the ICE detention center. The building has been a place of protest since December 2025.

Greg Bovino Outside Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building

Protester wearing "Neighbors Say ICE Out" sign among federal agents at the Whipple Building.
Protesters gathered outside the Whipple Federal Building near Minneapolis to demand the removal of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from Minnesota. The Whipple Building is used as a detention center during Operation Metro Surge.

“Neighbors Say ICE Out” Sign Faces Agents at Whipple Building

Federal agents in tactical gear station at a Minneapolis light rail platform near the Whipple Federal Building.
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.

Armed Federal Agents near Light Rail Platform at Whipple Building

Protesters holding ICE OUT MN sign at Whipple Building
Protesters holding a sign that reads "ICE OUT MN" at the Whipple Federal Building near Minneapolis.

“ICE Out” Sign at a Winter Protest Outside the Whipple Building

Minnesotans Standing Up To ICE
Minnesotans stand up to armed federal agents at the Whipple Federal Building the day after Renee Good was killed.

Face-Off With Federal Agents at the Whipple Building