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Minneapolis Protests Erupt Over Immigration Crackdown and Soldier Deployment

1/18/2026

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On January 18, 2026, demonstrators including postal workers protested a Minneapolis immigration crackdown.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized deploying active-duty soldiers as unconstitutional.
The Department of Homeland Security has deployed over 2,000 federal officers, fueling ongoing protests.
A Republican House member urged cooperation with federal law enforcement.
A federal judge ruled that immigration officers cannot detain peaceful protesters observing their actions.

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On January 18, 2026, demonstrators including postal workers protested a Minneapolis immigration crackdown.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized deploying active-duty soldiers as unconstitutional.
The Department of Homeland Security has deployed over 2,000 federal officers, fueling ongoing protests.
A Republican House member urged cooperation with federal law enforcement.
A federal judge ruled that immigration officers cannot detain peaceful protesters observing their actions.