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Minneapolis Activists Protest ICE, Reduce Agents After Violence

2/5/2026

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Anti-ICE activists in Minneapolis are tracking suspected agents and organizing protests.
Defend the 612 uses Signal to coordinate actions and share ICE movement updates.
Journalist Jorge Ventura was assaulted while covering a protest as activists set up a makeshift checkpoint.
Following two fatal shootings of activists by federal agents, officials announced a reduction of 700 federal immigration officers in Minnesota to enhance safety for the community and law enforcement.

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Story summary

Anti-ICE activists in Minneapolis are tracking suspected agents and organizing protests.
Defend the 612 uses Signal to coordinate actions and share ICE movement updates.
Journalist Jorge Ventura was assaulted while covering a protest as activists set up a makeshift checkpoint.
Following two fatal shootings of activists by federal agents, officials announced a reduction of 700 federal immigration officers in Minnesota to enhance safety for the community and law enforcement.