Thousands of protesters gathered in sub-zero temperatures in downtown Minneapolis to demand an end to a massive federal immigration crackdown dubbed “Operation Metro Surge.” Protesters and community leaders organized a strike, calling for the immediate withdrawal of the estimated 3,000 federal officers deployed in the city. The movement highlights a growing crisis in Minnesota as local officials and residents push back against aggressive ICE tactics, including the detention of U.S. citizens and the use of tear gas against crowds.
Date: January 24, 2026. Source: aljazeera.com