Protests have reignited in Minneapolis this week following the fatal shooting of a local resident by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on January 7, 2026. Demonstrators are demanding accountability and policy reforms as tensions escalate in the Midwestern city.
Authorities confirm the Trump administration is actively considering military deployment to manage unrest, though no formal decision has been announced. The situation remains fluid, with community leaders calling for calm while advocating for systemic changes to immigration enforcement practices.
"This tragedy has become a flashpoint for broader conversations about public safety and federal authority," reported CGTN correspondent Hendrik Sybrandy from the scene.
The protests mark the latest chapter in Minneapolis' ongoing reckoning with law enforcement practices since 2020. Local businesses have begun boarding up storefronts as nightfall brings increased security concerns.
