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Minneapolis ICE shooting updates: Over 3,000 arrested in Minnesota, DHS says

PHOTO: Ongoing federal immigration crackdown in Minneapolis
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DOJ investigating disruption at Minnesota church
By Kevin Shalvey, Meredith Deliso, Ivan Pereira, Jon Haworth
Last Updated: January 17, 2026, 8:36 PM

Tensions continued over the weekend in Minneapolis, as protesters clashed in the streets with law enforcement, following the second shooting there in about a week involving a federal officer.

The Department of Homeland Security said that on Wednesday, a federal law enforcement officer shot a person, who they say had fled a traffic stop and then, along with two other people, began attacking the officer.

That incident followed the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother, on Jan. 7. DHS officials said Good was allegedly attempting to run over law enforcement officers when an ICE officer fatally shot her -- a claim that local officials have disputed.

Key Headlines

  • Federal agents have made over 3,000 arrests in Minnesota
  • Trump says Rep. Ilhan Omar should be 'sent back to Somalia'
  • Trump says Walz, Omar opposing ICE actions in Minnesota to distract from alleged fraud
  • Hundreds of active-duty soldiers on standby, 2 defense officials say
Here's how the news is developing.

Jan 17, 2026 8:36 PM

Protests turn tense in Minneapolis

Anti-Muslim and pro-ICE counter protesters clashed with anti-ICE demonstrators near Minneapolis City Hall Saturday afternoon.

PHOTO: Counter-protesters stand together holding signs during the "March Against Minnesota Fraud", led by an anti-Islam right-wing influencer amid allegations of fraud among the state's large Somali American community, in Minneapolis, Jan. 17, 2026.
Leah Millis/Reuters
Counter-protesters stand together holding signs during the "March Against Minnesota Fraud", led by an anti-Islam right-wing influencer amid allegations of fraud among the state's large Somali American community, in Minneapolis, Jan. 17, 2026.
Leah Millis/Reuters

ABC affiliate KTSP captured the scuffle that took place around 1:43 p.m. local time.

PHOTO: Pro-immigration protesters rally in front of Minneapolis City Hall, Jan. 17, 2026, in Minneapolis.
Yuki Iwamura/AP
Pro-immigration protesters rally in front of Minneapolis City Hall, Jan. 17, 2026, in Minneapolis.
Yuki Iwamura/AP

It was not immediately known if there were arrests.

-ABC News' Victoria Arancio


Jan 17, 2026 10:12 PM

Minnesota National Guard mobilized, staging to help law enforcement

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety said Saturday that Walz ordered the Minnesota National Guard to be mobilized and are staging to support local law enforcement.

"They are not deployed to city streets at this time, but are ready to help support public safety, including protection of life, preservation of property and supporting the rights of all who assemble peacefully," the department said.

Minnesota National Guard troops remain on standby as of late Saturday afternoon. In a statement, the Guard said that if troops were deployed, they would wear reflective vests "to help distinguish them from other agencies in similar uniforms."

Federal law enforcement officers, including agents with ICE, routinely wear multicam uniforms, the same camouflage pattern used by the Army, Air Force and Space Force.

There have been concerns in the past over the conduct of law enforcement wearing military style uniforms, and that conduct being misconstrued as service members.

In recent years, Guard units have tried to distinguish themselves from police with uniform alterations, like reflective vests and unique patches.

Walz again urged protesters to be peaceful.

"Our public safety team has the resources, coordination, and personnel on the ground to maintain public safety and respond if needed," he said in a statement.

-ABC News' Victoria Arancio


Jan 17, 2026 2:55 AM

Minnesota National Guard on standby ahead of potential weekend protests

The Minnesota Guard has been mobilized and is on standby to support law enforcement ahead of protests expected to unfold in Minneapolis over the weekend, officials said.

Right now, troops are on standby at their bases and not on the streets. They were in a similar posture last week.

At a news briefing on Friday, Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke, the commander of the Minnesota Guard, described the deployment’s purpose as “to protect life and property.”

It’s unclear how many troops are mobilized. Walz's office declined to comment. The Minnesota Guard did not respond to a request for comment.

“I don’t know if you’ll see National Guard in the neighborhoods or not,” Manke said at the briefing. “It’s going to depend on what the needs are.”

Last week, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz authorized the National Guard to be "staged and ready to support" law enforcement if needed.

-ABC News' Steve Beynon



Jan 17, 2026 2:34 AM

Judge restricts ICE tactics against protesters in Minnesota

A federal judge in Minnesota is temporarily barring federal immigration agents from retaliating against people engaging in lawful and peaceful protest as well as those observing their activities under Department of Homeland Security's Operation Metro Surge.

In an order Friday, U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez ruled that federal agents deployed to the state under the operation are prohibited from arresting or detaining peaceful protesters "in retaliation for their protected conduct and absent a showing of probable cause or reasonable suspicion that the person has committed a crime or is obstructing or interfering with the activities."

PHOTO: A person blows a whistle as federal agents conduct an immigration raid days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 13, 2026.
Ryan Murphy/Reuters
A person blows a whistle as federal agents conduct an immigration raid days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 13, 2026.
Ryan Murphy/Reuters

The order also bars Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agents from stopping drivers and passengers unless there's reasonable suspicion that they're obstructing federal enforcement activities.

"The act of safely following Covered Federal Agents at an appropriate distance does not, by itself, create reasonable suspicion to justify a vehicle stop," the judge wrote.

The ACLU filed the lawsuit in December on behalf of plaintiffs who alleged that they were arrested for lawfully protesting or documenting DHS activity.

Federal officials disputed much of the lawsuit's claims. Immigration officials say crowds often became large, hostile and dangerous, with people throwing snowballs, ice, and other objects, blocking vehicles, and surrounding officers. They say pepper spray and other force was used only after repeated warnings and when agents could not move their vehicles safely.

Menendez's ruling applies to "all persons who do or will in the future record, observe, and/or protest Operation Metro Surge and related operations."

DHS is mandated to share the order with all agents in the area over the next 72 hours.

-ABC News' Armando Garcia and Jason Volack


Jan 14, 2026 4:47 PM

Minnesota judge declines to issue TRO against ICE, seeks more evidence

Minnesota, along with the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, held a Zoom hearing on Wednesday to discuss the lawsuit against the federal government in an effort to stop the surge of ICE agents coming into the state.

During the hearing, Judge Catherine Menendez declined to issue a temporary restraining order against ICE operations in Minnesota and is seeking further evidence before issuing a ruling.

PHOTO: A person blows a whistle as federal agents conduct an immigration raid days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 13, 2026.
Ryan Murphy/Reuters
A person blows a whistle as federal agents conduct an immigration raid days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 13, 2026.
Ryan Murphy/Reuters

The plaintiffs requested a temporary restraining order from the judge, arguing that the ICE raids and surge are violating the rights of citizens. They argued that a temporary restraining order would allow attorneys enough time to prepare arguments.

Federal lawyers argued that since the state had not proven anything, there was no need for an order to temporarily halt the raid.

PHOTO: ICE and other federal agents respond to protestors as they operate in a residential neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 13, 2026.
Octavio Jones/AFP via Getty Images
ICE and other federal agents respond to protestors as they operate in a residential neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 13, 2026.
Octavio Jones/AFP via Getty Images


The federal government has until Jan. 19 to respond, and the state of Minnesota has until Jan. 22.

-ABC News' Rebecca Gelpí-Ufret


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