Anti-ICE protester in giraffe costume released from federal custody
Jan 13, 2026·Location: Minneapolis, MN
Rob Potylo, an artist, comedian, director and activist known as Robby Roadsteamer on Instagram, was arrested on Monday during anti-ICE demonstrations in Minneapolis. He was detained in federal custody but has been released. Potylo is known for wearing a distinctive giraffe costume during anti-ICE protests, which has generated viral videos.
Sources
- Anti-ICE protester dressed in giraffe costume is released from custody — Spot On Minnesota
- bringmethenews.com
- Anti-ICE protester dressed in giraffe costume is released from custody
Yahoo News·Jan 13, 2026·archived copy
- ICE force protester in giraffe costume to ground at tense Minneapolis demonstration
independent.co.uk·Jan 13, 2026·archived copy
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