Immigration agents draw guns, arrest activists following them in Minneapolis

On February 3, 2026, in Minneapolis, immigration agents arrested activists who were following their vehicles. Federal agents, some with guns drawn, approached the activists. The incident occurred after the departure of a high-profile commander the previous week. At least one activist wearing clothing with an anti-ICE message was handcuffed and detained. The arrests were witnessed by an Associated Press photographer. The reason for the activist's actions was to monitor the immigration agents.

In Minneapolis on February 3, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were confronted by residents while eating at a Mexican diner. The residents protested the agents, telling them to leave. This confrontation occurred amidst ongoing protests in the U.S. following the deaths of two U.S. citizens during ICE raids in Minneapolis in January. The agents' presence at the restaurant sparked the demonstration, fueled by local anger over the recent ICE actions. The incident highlights the tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in the area.