In early 2026, **thousands of people took to the streets of Minneapolis and cities across Minnesota to protest against federal immigration enforcement actions and the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during what activists called the “ICE Out” protest. The movement — which included strikes, marches, business closures, and rallies in bitter cold — was part of a broader response to a federal immigration enforcement surge known as Operation Metro Surge.
Protesters demanded:
• ICE agents be withdrawn from the state
• Accountability for officers involved in recent shootings
• Changes to deportation and immigration policies
Demonstrators marched from downtown Minneapolis to gathering points like the Target Center, held prayer vigils, and rallied alongside clergy, labor unions, and community groups.
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