Trump’s Twin Cities immigration crackdown has made chaos and tension the new normal

Associated Press (AP)EN 7 min read 100% complete by By TIM SULLIVANJanuary 17, 2026 at 09:23 AM

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In January 2026, a federal immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota led to increased tensions and unrest. Federal immigration officers began carrying out operations around sunrise. Protests erupted in Minneapolis and St. Paul, including gatherings at the Minnesota State Capitol and the Bishop Whipple Federal Building. Demonstrations were sparked, in part, by the death of Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer. Federal agents used tear gas and pepper spray during confrontations with protesters, resulting in arrests and further escalating the situation. The events have created a climate of chaos and tension in the region.

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St. Paul, Minn. 50% Minnesota State Capitol 50% Bishop Whipple Federal Building ×260% Renee Good 60% ICE 70% Twin Cities ×270% Donald Trump 80% Minneapolis ×590%

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