Minneapolis Anti-ICE Protest 2026: Demonstrators Chase Off Far-Right Activists Amid Freezing Tensions
Anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis chased off far-right activists on Jan 17, 2026, amid rising tensions over the death of Renee Good and the deployment of 3,000 federal agents.
Even a bone-chilling -4 degrees Fahrenheit couldn't cool the rising anger in Minneapolis. Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters swarmed a small group of far-right activists on January 17, 2026, forcing them to retreat in a city already on edge following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by federal agents just ten days ago.
Minneapolis Anti-ICE Protest 2026: A City Divided
According to Reuters, the anti-ICE demonstrators gathered downtown near City Hall to block a planned march by far-right groups into immigrant neighborhoods. The crowd hounded approximately 10 right-wing activists, eventually chasing them into a nearby hotel. Despite temperatures reaching -20 Celsius with wind chill, the atmosphere remained volatile as some protesters tossed water balloons at their opponents.
The counter-rally was led by Jake Lang, an influential right-wing figure who was among the 1,500 individuals pardoned by President Donald Trump following the January 6 Capitol attack. While Lang claimed on social media that he was stabbed during the scuffle, Minneapolis police stated that no official report has been filed and no injuries were confirmed.
Federal Deployment and State-Level Resistance
The massive influx of federal agents follows President Trump's claims regarding the theft of social-welfare funds in Minnesota. This deployment has sparked a bitter feud between the federal government and Minnesota's Democratic leadership, including Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, both of whom are currently under investigation by the Justice Department.
I'm here to exercise my First Amendment right because my neighbors can't—they're too afraid to leave their house.
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