Federal Officials Deny Congresspeople Entry to Minneapolis ICE Facility

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Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Federal officials have repeatedly denied entry to congresspeople at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes amid growing tensions and protests in the city over ICE operations, with some yoga studio customers berating instructors for allegedly being complicit. The FBI is investigating two instances where demonstrators were killed while protesting ICE under the Trump administration.

Why it matters

The denial of access to the ICE facility for congresspeople raises concerns about transparency and oversight of federal immigration enforcement activities. The protests and tensions in Minneapolis highlight the divisive and contentious nature of ICE operations, which have become a flashpoint in the national debate over immigration policy.

The details

In recent video footage, yoga students in Minneapolis were seen berating instructors at a studio, demanding they condemn ICE operations. The students argued that the corporation owning the studio had been staying silent on the ICE activities. Eventually, the chain did put up anti-ICE signs in the studios. Multiple anti-ICE protests have occurred across the country, especially in Minneapolis, where two demonstrators were killed while protesting ICE under the Trump administration. This week, border czar Tom Homan announced that federal agents in Minnesota would be reduced by 700.

  • In recent video footage, yoga students in Minneapolis were seen berating instructors at a studio.
  • The FBI is investigating two instances where demonstrators were killed while protesting ICE under the Trump administration.
  • This week, border czar Tom Homan announced that federal agents in Minnesota would be reduced by 700.

The players

Tom Homan

Border czar who announced the reduction of federal agents in Minnesota.

President Trump

The president under whose administration the two demonstrators were killed while protesting ICE.

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What’s next

The FBI is continuing its investigation into the two instances where demonstrators were killed while protesting ICE under the Trump administration.

The takeaway

The denial of access to the ICE facility for congresspeople and the ongoing tensions and protests in Minneapolis over ICE operations highlight the divisive and contentious nature of federal immigration enforcement activities, which have become a major political and social issue in the country.