Thousands of protesters marched through downtown Minneapolis in freezing temperatures before gathering at the Target Center, demanding the removal of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations from Minnesota.
The demonstration drew a large and diverse crowd, including community members, activists, faith leaders, and labor groups. Marchers moved through the city carrying signs and chanting slogans opposing federal immigration enforcement, citing concerns over recent ICE actions and their impact on local communities.
The rally was organized as part of a coordinated day of protest and remained largely peaceful despite the harsh weather conditions. Speakers at the Target Center addressed the crowd, calling for an end to ICE activity in the state and urging local and state leaders to take action.
The protest followed weeks of heightened tension in the Twin Cities over immigration enforcement and federal operations. Demonstrators said the turnout reflected growing public frustration and sustained opposition to ICE’s presence in Minnesota.