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Minneapolis Counterprotest Forces Far-Right Activists Off City Streets

PUBLISHED Jan 17, 2026, 6:20 PM ET

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Minneapolis Counterprotest Forces Far-Right Activists Off City Streets

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 6

Left 17%

Center 83%

Sources: 6

MINNEAPOLIS — Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis on Saturday chased off a small group of far-right activists who had planned to march through a largely immigrant neighborhood after the killing of Renee Good by a federal immigration agent ten days earlier. Protesters chanted for ICE and Border Patrol to leave the city, hurled water balloons and pressed the smaller group against City Hall; police largely kept their distance. Security officials said they monitored but did not intervene. Organizers said scuffles occurred and an influencer appeared injured, though police reported no injury complaints. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Ten days before the rally, Renee Good was killed by a federal immigration agent, heightening local tensions.
Conservative influencer Jake Lang organized a small pro-ICE demonstration in downtown Minneapolis.
On Saturday (reported Jan. 17), hundreds of anti-ICE protesters gathered near City Hall and confronted the smaller group.
Anti-ICE demonstrators chased the far-right activists off the streets; water balloons and scuffles occurred while police largely stayed back.
Reports noted visible injuries on an organizer and a social-media claim of stabbing; police said no formal injury reports were filed.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 5

Who Benefited

Local organizers and media outlets gained heightened visibility as demonstrations drew national and international attention to immigration enforcement debates.

Who Impacted

Residents of immigrant neighborhoods experienced increased anxiety, heightened tensions, and potential safety concerns amid confrontations and intensified law enforcement presence.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 5
Distribution:: Left 17%, Center 83%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Local organizers and media outlets gained heightened visibility as demonstrations drew national and international attention to immigration enforcement debates.

Who Impacted

Residents of immigrant neighborhoods experienced increased anxiety, heightened tensions, and potential safety concerns amid confrontations and intensified law enforcement presence.