Anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis fired fireworks toward federal law enforcement officers during a tense demonstration outside a downtown federal building as anger over immigration enforcement continued to escalate.
The confrontation erupted during a rally opposing federal immigration operations in the city. Protesters launched fireworks and other projectiles in the direction of officers guarding the area, creating a dangerous and chaotic scene.
In response, law enforcement deployed tear gas and rubber bullets in an effort to disperse the crowd and restore order. The standoff marked one of the most volatile moments in a series of protests that have unfolded across the Twin Cities.
The unrest comes amid a large federal immigration enforcement push that has drawn both strong opposition from activists and heavy security presence from federal agencies. Authorities said crowd control measures were necessary to protect officers and prevent further escalation as the protests continued.