Minneapolis Protest: “Y’all don’t look for missing children this hard”

A protester holds a sign reading "Y'all don't look for Missing Children This Hard" on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on January 19, 2026. The protest occurred during "Operation Metro Surge," a period of increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the city. The sign's message critiques the perceived disparity in the urgency and resources allocated to finding missing children compared to immigration enforcement. This event highlights community concerns regarding immigration policies and their impact on families.