Minneapolis ICE watchers face teargas, arrests while documenting agents
Jan 13, 2026·Location: Minneapolis, MN

Legal observers in Minneapolis continue to follow and document federal ICE agents' enforcement activities, with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirming that observing and recording federal agents is a protected legal right. Observers say they have faced violence, teargas, and arrests while monitoring operations, including an incident on January 21 when border patrol agents arrested two teenagers following a car crash in south Minneapolis. Despite these confrontations, the observers say they remain determined to keep showing up, arguing that accountability depends on their documentation.
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