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Minnesota ICE protests

January 24, 2026

Thousands of people have rallied for days in the streets of Minneapolis in frigid weather to protest the Trump administration's immigration clampdown and the killings of two people by federal agents.

A large crowd of people gathers during a protest in Minneapolis. The sun is shining. One person holds a former campaign sign for the 2024 election showing the words Trump and Vance crossed out, underneath is written "Murderinmpls. Impeach Them"
Image: Alex Brandon/AP Photo/picture alliance
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