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Photographer Arrested by ICE During Minneapolis Protest

1/26/2026

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In Minneapolis last week, independent photographer John Abernathy was tackled by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a protest.
Abernathy said he threw his camera to protect his photographs, noting that the protest images deserve to be seen.
The Department of Homeland Security reported that Abernathy was arrested for obstructing pedestrian and vehicle traffic on federal property.

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In Minneapolis last week, independent photographer John Abernathy was tackled by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a protest.
Abernathy said he threw his camera to protect his photographs, noting that the protest images deserve to be seen.
The Department of Homeland Security reported that Abernathy was arrested for obstructing pedestrian and vehicle traffic on federal property.