30 Anti-ICE Protesters Detained in Minneapolis After Hotels Damaged

The Depot Renaissance Hotel suffered approximately $6,000 worth of damage after protests in the downtown area.
30 Anti-ICE Protesters Detained in Minneapolis After Hotels Damaged
Protestors demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations face off with police officers in Minneapolis, on Jan 9., 2026. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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MINNEAPOLIS—Law enforcement officers detained 30 protesters after unlawful assembly was declared multiple times during a rowdy demonstration on Jan. 9.

Thousands of protesters demonstrating against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) filled downtown Minneapolis on Friday night, blocked roadways, damaged hotels, and targeted local police, according to a preliminary report and statement the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) provided to The Epoch Times on Jan. 10.

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