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50,000 March Against ICE Amid Ongoing Community Fear

2/27/2026

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ICE Operations Protested

Operation Metro Surge deployed over 3,000 ICE agents in Minneapolis, triggering mutual aid to provide food and shelter.
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent spurred attendance at observer trainings.
A march drew over 50,000 participants demanding an end to ICE operations.
Despite reports of reduced ICE presence, fear and uncertainty persist among residents, especially in immigrant neighborhoods.
Economic losses have exceeded $200 million.

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Omar Highlights ICE Impact

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) used the State of the Union to highlight ICE raids' ongoing impact in Minnesota and invite affected guests.
She named Aliya Rahman, who was forcibly removed from her vehicle, among the affected guests.
Omar criticized the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, saying that trauma from immigration enforcement persists after Metro Surge ends.

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Fairbanks Supports Minneapolis

Ashley Fairbanks, a resident of San Antonio, launched Stand With Minnesota to aid Minneapolis amid immigration enforcement.
The effort has attracted over 2.4 million visits.
The effort has raised nearly $20 million for affected local families.
Local officials report no significant policy changes despite claims of improved immigration coordination by the Trump administration.
Fairbanks encourages communities to build mutual aid networks, noting Minneapolis's history of collective support.

History

Historical Context

Operation Wetback, initiated in June 1954 under President Eisenhower, aimed to deport undocumented Mexican immigrants using aggressive tactics, resulting in over 1.1 million removals. This operation reflected ongoing tensions in U.S.-Mexico immigration relations, echoing current ICE practices. The long-term effects include fear in immigrant communities and economic losses exceeding $200 million, highlighting the enduring impact of immigration enforcement policies.

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ICE Operations Protested

Operation Metro Surge deployed over 3,000 ICE agents in Minneapolis, triggering mutual aid to provide food and shelter.
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent spurred attendance at observer trainings.
A march drew over 50,000 participants demanding an end to ICE operations.
Despite reports of reduced ICE presence, fear and uncertainty persist among residents, especially in immigrant neighborhoods.
Economic losses have exceeded $200 million.

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