Authorities emphasized the Guard’s role is to protect lives, preserve property, and support peaceful assembly, not to repress protests.

Protests surrounding ICE operations and the shooting of Renee Nicole Good continued, with calls for de-escalation and safety amid cold weather and rising tensions.

Federal response included the DHS deploying thousands of additional ICE agents to the area amid ongoing violence and vandalism against federal vehicles and property.

A separate DOJ inquiry was reported, examining possible conspiracy by Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey regarding ICE actions, underscoring political friction between state/local leaders and federal agencies.

Renee Nicole Good was shot during an interaction with an ICE agent on January 7, triggering widespread demonstrations and clashes in the Twin Cities.

A class-action lawsuit by the ACLU against ICE/CBP conduct and calls from local officials for restraint and legal protections for residents were among the developments tied to ICE and immigration enforcement.

Governor Walz mobilized the National Guard to support public safety and emergency management, though troops had not yet been deployed on city streets.

Protests included notable incidents, such as aggression toward Jake Lang, a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter, during demonstrations in Minneapolis.

The Minnesota National Guard is on standby to assist local law enforcement during escalating anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis, with plans to wear distinctive reflective vests to distinguish themselves if activated.

Coverage also includes Democrat-led inquiries into ICE conduct, updates on school transportation amid the crackdown, sheltering and eviction concerns for residents, and broader national political rhetoric and media narratives surrounding the issue.

President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces if state lawmakers did not quell the unrest, signaling a potential federal intervention option.

Lake Street storefronts showed no-ICE signs and business owners remained cautious amid raids, while major Minnesota corporations were notably silent.