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Richfield Today
By the People, for the People
Woman Confronts Anti-ICE Protesters in Richfield, Police Allow Demonstration
Video shows heated exchange before police arrive and permit the protest to continue
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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A video captured a woman confronting a group of anti-ICE protesters on a pedestrian bridge in Richfield, Minnesota on Tuesday. The woman called the police, but officers arrived and told the protesters they were within their rights to continue the demonstration.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement and the right to free speech and public protest. While the woman was upset by the protest, the police ultimately allowed the demonstration to proceed, upholding the protesters' First Amendment rights.
The details
The video shows the woman telling the group of three women and one man that their protest was "the most offensive thing I've ever seen" and that it was "not legal to do." She called the police, but when they arrived, the officer told the protesters they were "totally fine and totally within your rights" to continue holding their signs and flag.
- The incident occurred just before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2026 over Highway 62 in Richfield, Minnesota.
The players
Darnell Edwards
A community member who captured video of the confrontation and posted it on Instagram.
Richfield Police Department
The police department that responded to the call and allowed the protest to continue.
What they’re saying
“This is not legal to do, I'm calling the cops,”
— The woman confronting the protesters
“You guys are totally fine and totally within your rights. If you guys want to stand here and hold it, you totally can.”
— The Richfield Police Department officer
The takeaway
This incident underscores the balance between public safety concerns and the constitutional right to free speech and protest. While the woman was upset by the anti-ICE demonstration, the police ultimately upheld the protesters' First Amendment rights, highlighting the importance of protecting civil liberties even in the face of disagreement.
