Counterprotesters chase off far-right activists at pro-ICE rally in Minneapolis

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 18, 2026 at 04:03 PM

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A pro-ICE rally organized by far-right activist Jake Lang in Minneapolis on Saturday was overwhelmed by hundreds of counterprotesters. Lang, who previously received clemency for January 6th-related charges, planned the demonstration to protest immigration policies and express anti-Islam and anti-Somali sentiments. The counterprotesters outnumbered Lang's supporters, disrupting the rally and chasing them away, with Lang reportedly sustaining injuries. Minnesota's National Guard was mobilized by Governor Tim Walz to support law enforcement and ensure peaceful assembly, though they were not deployed. The rally occurred amidst ongoing protests in the Twin Cities against increased immigration enforcement by the Department of Homeland Security.

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Florida 30% Renee Good 30% Andrea Tsuchiya 40% January 6 Capitol Attack 40% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 50% Twin Cities ×250% Tim Walz ×260% Minnesota National Guard ×260% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×270% Donald Trump ×270% Minneapolis ×480% Jake Lang ×690%

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counterprotest 90% pro-ice rally 80% immigration enforcement 80% minneapolis 70% far-right activists 70% immigration and customs enforcement (ice) 60% jake lang 60% protest 50% tim walz 40% national guard 40%

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