Immigration and Customs Enforcement

501 photos · 2015–2026

501 photographs tagged Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 2015–2026.

Protester holds "ICE OUT MSP" sign at Minneapolis demonstration against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. — A protester in Minneapolis holds a sign reading “ICE OUT MSP” during a demonstration against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. Other bundled-up participants and protest signs are visible behind her, indicating the rally took place in very cold winter conditions.

Protesters outside V & Lake St Station in Minneapolis hold signs reading "ICE OUT" during a rally. — Protesters gather outside V & Lake St Station in Minneapolis during a demonstration against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Signs reading “ICE OUT” and other messages are visible in front of the station entrance, a major Metro Transit hub linking light rail and bus service on Lake Street. The protest took place during Operation Metro Surge, an ICE enforcement initiative, as participants assembled in below-freezing winter conditions.

A sign on a Minneapolis business reads "NO ICE ENTER WITHOUT COURT ORDER" and "STOP NO ICE ACCESS IN THIS BUSINESS." — A sign posted on a business in Minneapolis reads "NO ICE ENTER WITHOUT COURT ORDER." This notice, along with a "STOP NO ICE ACCESS IN THIS BUSINESS" sticker, indicates the business's stance on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access.

Notice at Karmel Mall on Lake Street warns of ICE presence. — A notice posted on the door of Karmel Mall on Lake Street in Minneapolis explains a whistle symbol used as a community warning about nearby Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. The sign tells passersby that the whistle is meant to alert neighbors to stay aware and cautious when ICE is in the area, particularly when leaving the building.

Karmel Mall Entry Restrictions, Minneapolis — A notice on Karmel Mall in South Minneapolis regarding entry restrictions. "This property is private.No law enforcement officer, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), may enter without presenting a valid judicial warrant signed by a judge."

Posters advocating for Somali neighbors and immigrant rights are affixed to an electrical box on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. — Posters supporting immigrant rights are attached to utility control boxes on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The messages during Operation Metro Surge read “Protect Our Somali Neighbors,” “Immigrants Are Not The Enemy,” and “Know Your Rights".

Federal Agents in Burnsville in December 2026 — Large caravan of federal agents in Burnsville, Minnesota seen in December 2025.

An ICE armored vehicle and law enforcement SUVs are on a snowy street in Burnsville, Minnesota. — A Roshel Senator armored vehicle, used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is shown alongside other law enforcement vehicles during an operation in Burnsville, Minnesota. This particular operation, part of "Operation Metro Surge," involved federal agents and was conducted in a residential area.

A person walks two dogs past a mural in Minneapolis during a snowfall. — A person walks two dogs past a colorful mural on a fence in South Minneapolis during a snowfall. The mural features the text "We who believe in freedom cannot rest until it comes," a quote often associated with civil rights and social justice movements.

A sign reading "We Love Our Somali Neighbors" is displayed at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. — "We love our Somali neighbors" at The Cedar. The sign comes as the federal government prepares to increase immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.

Protester holding a “FUCK ICE” skateboard in downtown Minneapolis during the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025. — Thousands attend a No Kings protest in Downtown Minneapolis that began at The Commons park in Downtown East before marching. A young protester holds up a skateboard with "FUCEK ICE" written on the grip. The protest coincided with thousands of other protests around the world taking place on the same day.

LUCE Massachusetts ICE Watch sticker on a pole at Harvard with hotline number 617-370-5023. — LUCE Massachusetts ICE Watch sticker on a utility pole at Harvard. The sticker directs people to call the LUCE hotline at 617-370-5023 to report and verify ICE sightings.

Harvard University protest poster on a pole in Cambridge, Massachusetts. — Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. A poster wheat-pasted to a utility pole features a man in tactical gear with the message, “Be strong, take action. Don’t let these bastards win.” The poster references opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Posted protest message at South Station in Boston quoting anti-oppression text about marginalized communities. — South Station is Boston's primary intercity transportation hub, serving Amtrak, MBTA commuter rail, the Red Line, and Silver Line bus connections. A paper flyer posted near the terminal paraphrases Martin Niemöller's post-World War II confession about political complacency under Nazi rule, updating its list of targeted groups to trans people, immigrants, and students. The original quote is widely used in political and activist messaging to warn against staying silent as different groups are singled out one after another.

Aerial view of recreation yard at CoreCivic Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota, showing HVAC equipment, solar — The CoreCivic Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. The 1,600-bed facility has been closed since 2010. It's being considered by the federal government for use as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center.

Prairie Correctional Facility entrance sign and grounds in Appleton, Minnesota. — The CoreCivic Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. The 1,600-bed facility has been closed since 2010. It's being considered by the federal government for use as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center.

Close and open switch on burgundy metal gate at Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. — Razor wire and security fencing surround the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. The 1,600-bed facility has been closed since 2010. It's being considered by the federal government for use as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center.

Razor wire and chain-link security fencing enclose the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. — Razor wire and security fencing surround the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. The 1,600-bed facility has been closed since 2010. It's being considered by the federal government for use as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center.

Entrance gate with razor wire fencing at Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. — The entrance to the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota, a 1,600-bed correctional institution that ceased operations in 2010. The facility may re-open as a Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center.

Prairie Correctional Facility entrance gate with razor wire fencing in Appleton, Minnesota. — Razor wire and security fencing surround the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. The 1,600-bed facility has been closed since 2010. It's being considered by the federal government for use as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center.

Aerial view of Prairie Correctional Facility, a closed private prison complex in Appleton, Minnesota, showing multiple buildings — The CoreCivic Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. The 1,600-bed facility has been closed since 2010. It's being considered by the federal government for use as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center.

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