Work starts around sunrise for the federal officers carrying out the immigration crackdown in and around the Twin Cities, with people in tactical gear streaming from a bland office buildingTrump's Twin Cities immigration crackdown has made chaos and tension the new normalFederal immigration officers are seen outside Bishop Whipple Federal Building after tear gas was deployed Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Minneapolis. Eventually, the federal officers march toward them, firing tear gas and flash grenades before hauling away at least a few people. Still, the surge can be felt across broad swaths of the Twin Cities area, which is home to more than 3 million people. For Twin Cities residents, the crackdown can feel overwhelming. But angry clashes now flare regularly across the Twin Cities.

Source: ABC News January 17, 2026 10:33 UTC