Minnesotans have been protesting the presence of agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies in the state as part of Operation Metro Surge, a federal crackdown on immigration that began in the Minneapolis area in late 2025. Residents have also protested over the chaotic and unsafe tactics used by federal immigration agents and the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens in January 2026. One notable protest was held on January 23, 2026—dubbed the Day of Truth and Freedom, thousands of people participated in a march and rally in Minneapolis, which was accompanied by a statewide general strike.
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