Anti-ICE Protests Across America Following Shootings
- Protests occurred across teh United States on January 10, 2026, following the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the shooting...
- A protest outside a Minneapolis hotel on Friday night,January 9,2026,drew approximately 1,000 people and escalated into violence,according to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara.Demonstrators threw ice, snow, and rocks...
- minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey emphasized that while the majority of protests have remained peaceful, individuals who engage in property damage or endanger others will face arrest.
Minneapolis Protests Erupt Following Fatal Shooting by Federal Officer
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Protests occurred across teh United States on January 10, 2026, following the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the shooting of two protesters in Portland, Oregon, prompting calls for peaceful demonstrations from Minnesota leaders.
minneapolis Protest Turns Violent
A protest outside a Minneapolis hotel on Friday night,January 9,2026,drew approximately 1,000 people and escalated into violence,according to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara.Demonstrators threw ice, snow, and rocks at officers during the event.
- One officer sustained minor injuries after being hit with a piece of ice.
- Twenty-nine individuals were cited and afterward released.
Leaders Call for peaceful Demonstrations
minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey emphasized that while the majority of protests have remained peaceful, individuals who engage in property damage or endanger others will face arrest. He attributed the violence to “agitators” attempting to incite unrest. Frey specifically stated, “this is what Donald Trump wants,” referencing the former president’s calls for increased immigration enforcement.
“trump sent thousands of armed federal officers into our state, and it took just one day for them to kill someone,” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz posted on social media. “Now he wants nothing more than to see chaos distract from that horrific action. Don’t give him what he wants.”
Federal Immigration Enforcement Operation
The demonstrations coincide with a large-scale immigration enforcement operation being conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the Twin Cities, described as the agency’s “biggest-ever” operation in the region.