Masked Protesters Storm Minneapolis Hotel Over ICE Rumor

On Friday night, 10 January 2026, hundreds of masked demonstrators converged on a downtown Minneapolis hotel after a rumor that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were staying there. Protesters, many wearing face masks and pink‑haired signs, stormed the building, chanting slogans such as 'They need to get the hell out of our city.' Police officers on scene reported a tense standoff, with activists blocking entrances and holding signs accusing ICE of racial profiling. The hotel’s management blamed the incident on misinformation spread through social media, while ICE officials denied any staff were present. City officials urged calm, warning that further clashes could disrupt local businesses.