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Protests Surge in Minneapolis: 'Melt the ICE' Hats Popularize Resistance

2/4/2026

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Protests escalate in Minneapolis after two citizens died at the hands of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
A new "craftivist" movement centers on the Melt the ICE knitted hats, symbolizing opposition to ICE.
The hats have gained immense popularity, with over 85,000 orders since mid-January, straining local shops' supply of red yarn.
The hats were prominently worn during recent demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis.

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Story summary

Protests escalate in Minneapolis after two citizens died at the hands of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
A new "craftivist" movement centers on the Melt the ICE knitted hats, symbolizing opposition to ICE.
The hats have gained immense popularity, with over 85,000 orders since mid-January, straining local shops' supply of red yarn.
The hats were prominently worn during recent demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis.