Federal agents deploy tear gas at protesters near alleged Minneapolis ICE hotel
January 27, 2026 • Google News World
Federal Agents Use Tear Gas on Protesters Outside ICE Hotel in Minneapolis
Protesters gathered outside a hotel in Minneapolis where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were allegedly staying. The protesters, who identified themselves as anti-ICE agitators, used noise-making devices to disrupt the hotel’s operations.
According to reports, federal agents responded by using tear gas on the protesters. The incident occurred after police declared an unlawful assembly at the scene.
The protest took place outside a Home2 Suites hotel in Minneapolis’ University Avenue SE area. Police blocked off the street and arrested several individuals involved in the protest.
Details of the incident are as follows:
- Federal agents used tear gas to disperse protesters
- Protesters were identified as anti-ICE agitators
- Police declared an unlawful assembly at the scene
- Several people were arrested following the protest
The incident highlights tensions between law enforcement and anti-ICE activists in Minneapolis.
Source: Google News World