Summary
Hundreds of protesters in Minneapolis gathered to oppose U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions and a rally by far-right influencer Jake Lang. Lang was quickly driven off by a large group of counter-protesters. Tensions in the city were already high due to recent incidents involving federal agents and immigrants.
Key Facts
- Protesters in Minneapolis opposed ICE and an event by Jake Lang, a far-right influencer.
- Lang had organized a small rally that supported ICE and opposed immigration.
- Lang was one of over 1,500 people pardoned by President Trump for crimes related to the January 6 Capitol events.
- Protests have intensified after federal agents increased immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
- Demonstrations have been almost daily since federal actions began, involving over 2,000 officers.
- The protests include calls for ICE and Border Patrol agents to leave Minneapolis.
- A federal judge ruled against immigration officers using tear gas on peaceful protesters.
- President Trump has suggested using the Insurrection Act to deploy troops in response to ongoing protests.
