Dozens Arrested at Minneapolis ICE Facility Protest

Protesters allegedly threw sex toys and other objects at police, prompting arrests

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Several dozen anti-ICE protesters were arrested at the Whipple Building in Minneapolis on Saturday after allegedly damaging property and throwing objects like ice chunks and sex toys at officers. Police said they had given multiple orders to disperse, and while most complied, about 100 protesters continued demonstrating, leading to the arrests.

Why it matters

The incident highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement and anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis, where the Whipple Building has been a frequent site of demonstrations. The use of sex toys and other unusual projectiles also raises questions about the tactics and motivations of the protesters.

The details

According to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was struck in the head and a squad car windshield was broken during the protest. Police said they had declared the demonstration unlawful and ordered the crowd to disperse, with most complying, but about 100 protesters continuing to defy the order. A total of 43 arrests were made, with 7 people booked into the Hennepin County Jail. The Department of Homeland Security was not involved in the arrests.

  • The protest took place on Saturday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the protest and made the arrests.

Anti-ICE protesters

A group of protesters demonstrating against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.

Pro-ICE agitator

An individual who allegedly maced protesters before driving away, according to one of the protesters.

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What they’re saying

“The police had given multiple orders to disperse, had moved back the line three times, another set of SWAT came in from the back, popped out of a van over there, and then they just all rushed everybody and started arresting everyone around me.”

— Protester (KSTP-TV)

“I don't agree with what's going on with ICE, but I feel like protesters were given ample opportunity to leave and chose not to.”

— Protester (KSTP-TV)

What’s next

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is expected to provide more details on the arrests and the investigation into the incident.

The takeaway

The protest at the Whipple Building highlights the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and anti-ICE activists in Minneapolis, with the use of unusual projectiles like sex toys raising concerns about the tactics and motivations of the protesters. The incident also underscores the challenges faced by authorities in balancing the right to protest with maintaining public order and safety.