Tactical Bulletin: ICE Protests Update, January 23, 2026
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Between January 18 and 23, federal immigration enforcement activity in Minneapolis–St. Paul intensified, resulting in protests and legal challenges. Military and National Guard forces were placed on standby but not deployed. At the same time, a federal appeals court restored broader ICE enforcement authority, and federal arrests were made following a protest at Cities Church. Federal officials have stated the ongoing ICE operation has no defined end date and will continue based on enforcement objectives rather than a fixed timeline.
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Key events and drivers shaping the current protest landscape
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Assessment of escalation and spillover risk, including counter-protest dynamics
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High-risk locations, time windows, and movement patterns
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Anticipated impacts to travel, access, and emergency services
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Practical recommendations to support safety, continuity, and situational awareness
Tactical Bulletin: ICE Protests Update, January 23, 2026
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Between January 18 and 23, federal immigration enforcement activity in Minneapolis–St. Paul intensified, resulting in protests and legal challenges. Military and National Guard forces were placed on standby but not deployed. At the same time, a federal appeals court restored broader ICE enforcement authority, and federal arrests were made following a protest at Cities Church. Federal officials have stated the ongoing ICE operation has no defined end date and will continue based on enforcement objectives rather than a fixed timeline.
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Key events and drivers shaping the current protest landscape
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Assessment of escalation and spillover risk, including counter-protest dynamics
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High-risk locations, time windows, and movement patterns
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Anticipated impacts to travel, access, and emergency services
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Practical recommendations to support safety, continuity, and situational awareness
