Tens of thousands gather in downtown Minneapolis for ‘ICE Out’ day

Thousands of people are expected to bear the subzero temperatures and march in downtown Minneapolis Friday to protest the federal government’s immigration enforcement surge. “ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth & Freedom” is a general strike supported by Minnesota unions, progressive faith leaders an

By: Michelle Griffith, Max Nesterak, Alyssa Chen

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: January 23, 2026

Words: 666

Last Updated: 2 days, 23 hours ago

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Tens of thousands of Minnesotans marched in downtown Minneapolis Friday in a negative 30 degree windchill to protest the federal government’s continuing surge of immigration enforcement — demanding civil rights and a withdrawal of the 3,000 officers sent here by the administration of President Donald Trump.

The demonstration took place on “ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth & Freedom,” a general strike supported by Minnesota unions, progressive faith leaders and community activists. Proponents …

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