FBI Investigating Confrontation at Anti-ICE Protest in Minnesota

Protest at Whipple Federal Building leads to arrests and FBI probe

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:07pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a cracked and shattered phone screen, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the physical violence that occurred during the protest.The violent clash at an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota leaves behind damaged evidence of the confrontation.Minneapolis Today

The FBI is investigating a physical confrontation that occurred during an anti-ICE protest at the Whipple Federal Building in Minnesota over the weekend. Several protesters were arrested, with three facing assault charges and one charged with obstruction. A video posted on social media showed a protester, Savannah Hernandez, being knocked down during the incident.

Why it matters

The Whipple Federal Building has been a site of ongoing protests against ICE operations in Minnesota, and this latest incident highlights the tensions and potential for violence at these demonstrations. The FBI's involvement suggests the incident is being taken seriously as a potential violation of civil rights or other federal laws.

The details

The confrontation occurred during a protest called 'Bye Bye Bondi,' referring to former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. The Whipple Building has been the headquarters for ICE operations in the area, and protests have continued at the site since federal officials increased their presence in Minnesota in December. Savannah Hernandez, a contributor for Turning Point USA, posted a video showing her being knocked down by protesters, some of whom were chanting that they were 'ANTIFA.'

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, April 12, 2026 during an anti-ICE protest.
  • Four people were arrested at the end of the demonstration.

The players

Savannah Hernandez

A contributor for Turning Point USA who was filming the protest and was knocked down by protesters.

Pam Bondi

The former U.S. Attorney General whose firing was referenced in the name of the protest, 'Bye Bye Bondi.'

Hennepin County authorities

Local law enforcement who arrested four people at the end of the protest, with three facing assault charges and one charged with obstruction.

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What they’re saying

“OK, so I have all this on camera, it's fine, and because we're Minneapolis, you can't press charges against any of these people either. Anyways, so yeah, there we go, there we go guys, there we go. Minneapolis incredible, what am I going to do?”

— Savannah Hernandez, Turning Point USA contributor

“This is now the second time I have been mobbed and assaulted for filming a protest on U.S. streets. Today these Minneapolis protesters were chanting that they were 'ANTIFA' and proved it, by mobbing and beating me for reporting on a public protest.”

— Savannah Hernandez, Turning Point USA contributor

What’s next

The FBI investigation is ongoing, and authorities will determine if any federal charges will be filed related to the incident.

The takeaway

This confrontation highlights the ongoing tensions and potential for violence at protests against ICE operations in Minnesota. The FBI's involvement suggests the incident is being taken seriously, and it raises questions about the ability of journalists to safely cover such demonstrations in the future.