In Minneapolis, a series of protests have emerged in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Activists, identified as part of the ICE Watch movement, have been reported to be following ICE agents both on foot and in vehicles, allegedly obstructing their activities. This has resulted in confrontations where some activists were arrested for obstruction of justice.

Videos circulating on social media depict ICE agents engaging with protesters, including instances where agents forcibly removed individuals from vehicles. The Minneapolis Police Department has been criticized for its lack of intervention during these incidents, leading to claims of chaos in the streets.

The situation has prompted calls from some community members and commentators for the National Guard to be deployed to restore order. The protests have raised questions about the balance between law enforcement actions and the rights of individuals to protest, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in the United States.

The ICE Watch activists argue that their actions are a form of resistance against what they perceive as unjust deportation practices, while critics assert that such confrontations endanger both the agents involved and the public. The broader implications of these events reflect ongoing debates about immigration policy, state authority, and civil disobedience.