Anti-ICE Protesters Hurl Sex Toys at Own Supporter in Minneapolis Rally

Chaotic scene erupts as demonstrators target vehicle of man with anti-ICE signs

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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A Minneapolis protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) took a bizarre turn when demonstrators started waving and throwing sex toys, even targeting a man who was displaying anti-ICE signs on his truck. The confrontation escalated as protesters surrounded the vehicle and struck the hood with the objects, despite the driver's pleas that he was 'on their side'. The incident was part of ongoing unrest in the city following the recent deaths of two individuals during encounters with immigration agents.

Why it matters

The use of sex toys as a protest tactic reflects the increasingly confrontational and unpredictable nature of the anti-ICE demonstrations in Minneapolis, which have continued for weeks in response to federal immigration operations in the area. The incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in maintaining order during these charged protests.

The details

During the protest outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, which houses immigration operations, demonstrators were first seen hurling sex toys over fencing at the facility. At one point, the mob was caught on video slamming what appeared to be dildos onto the passerby's pickup truck, even as he repeatedly insisted he supported their cause. The driver had anti-ICE signs displayed, including one reading 'NUREMBERG 2.0', but this did little to slow the confrontation as several protesters continued striking the hood of his vehicle.

  • The protest took place on February 7, 2026, one month after the death of Renee Good.
  • Three weeks after Good's death, VA nurse Alex Pretti was killed during a separate encounter with immigration agents.

The players

Renee Good

A 37-year-old individual who was fatally shot as she drove away from immigration agents on a snowy Minneapolis street. The Trump administration described Good as a threat to officers, a claim rejected by state and local officials.

Alex Pretti

A VA nurse who was killed during a street scuffle after agents spotted his licensed firearm, three weeks after Good's death.

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What they’re saying

“Do you see my f--king sign?”

— Unidentified driver (dnyuz.com)

“Hey, give back the sign.”

— Unidentified driver (dnyuz.com)

“Renee was not the first person killed, and she was not the last.”

— Renee Good's partner (dnyuz.com)

What’s next

Federal immigration operations in the Twin Cities have continued for weeks, fueling near-daily protests centered on the Whipple building, and authorities have warned that further unrest and unlawful behavior may occur.

The takeaway

The use of sex toys as a protest tactic during the anti-ICE rally in Minneapolis reflects the increasingly confrontational and unpredictable nature of the demonstrations, which have become a flashpoint for tensions over federal immigration enforcement in the city.