Anti-ICE Protest Outside Whipple Building Declared Unlawful

Multiple arrests made as demonstrators blocked roads and threw objects at police

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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An anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis was declared an unlawful assembly on Sunday, leading to multiple arrests. Demonstrators blocked roadways, dumped glass in the streets, and threw objects like rocks, ice chunks, and water bottles at law enforcement officers.

Why it matters

The protest was part of a 'week of action' event calling for the abolition of ICE and DHS, reflecting ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement policies. While freedom of speech and peaceful assembly are protected rights, authorities deemed the protesters' actions to be endangering public safety.

The details

According to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, some demonstrators blocked access to nearby businesses and intentionally created hazards by dumping glass into the streets. Other protesters reportedly threw objects at law enforcement officers, including rocks, ice chunks, and water bottles. The sheriff's office then declared the demonstration an unlawful assembly and ordered protesters to disperse.

  • The protest took place on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • It was the culmination of a 'week of action' event called 'Bring the Heat, Melt the ICE.'

The players

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that declared the protest an unlawful assembly and made arrests.

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What they’re saying

“Freedom of speech and peaceful assembly is a right. Endangering the public is not. Unlawful activity, including blocking roads, intentionally creating hazards, and assaultive behavior, will not be tolerated.”

— Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (kstp.com)

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and activists protesting immigration policies, as well as the challenges of balancing the right to peaceful assembly with maintaining public safety.