Summary
Thousands of people in Minneapolis protested against President Donald Trump's immigration policies despite extremely cold weather. The march was part of a larger movement against increased actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the area. Some businesses closed in protest, and religious leaders participated in demonstrations calling for change.
Key Facts
- Thousands gathered in Minneapolis to protest President Trump's immigration crackdown.
- The protest took place in extremely cold weather, minus 29 Celsius (minus 20 Fahrenheit).
- Organizers claimed up to 50,000 participants, but this number was not independently confirmed.
- Businesses around Minnesota closed as part of the protest effort.
- The protest followed clashes between ICE agents and anti-ICE demonstrators.
- U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited Minneapolis to support ICE and reduce tensions.
- The protest included arrests, such as clergy members at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
- Organizers called for accountability for an ICE agent involved in a fatal shooting.
