January 7th, 2026

Mayor calls for ICE to leave city, City stresses any demonstrations be peaceful

The City of Minneapolis is aware of a shooting involving a federal agent at 34th Street and Portland Avenue. We are working to confirm additional information, but what we know is that the presence of federal immigration enforcement agents is causing chaos in our city and making our community less safe.

Mayor Frey is demanding ICE leave the city and state immediately. We stand by our immigrant and refugee communities – know that you have our full support.

Peaceful demonstrations

We acknowledge the public's constitutional right to free expression. We urge our residents and visitors to show the world a unified, welcoming Minneapolis by demonstrating peacefully and by using your voice.

If you decide to protest or demonstrate, remember to keep it peaceful and lawful. It is crucial to ensure everyone's safety while giving communities a voice.

• Protesters have the right to peacefully demonstrate by standing on sidewalks, carrying signs, chanting, and utilizing public spaces.
• Protesters are not allowed to be on freeways, block streets, throw objects, cause violence, participate in criminal acts, enter on private property (including commercial spaces) without the owner’s permission, or use fireworks or weapons.
• Unlawful activity will not be tolerated.
• Peaceful and lawful gathering tips

We urge the public to remain calm and check City of Minneapolis social media accounts for up-to-date information about how the City is preparing for a potential military or federal deployment by visiting our website.

City social channels

• Facebook
• Bluesky
• X
• Threads

Contact Ward 3

Visit: minneapolismn.gov/ward3
Email: ward3@minneapolismn.gov
Phone: 612-673-2203

City Hall
350 S. Fifth St., Room 370
Minneapolis, MN 55415

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