Counterprotesters chase off far-right activists at pro-ICE rally in Minneapolis
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Hundreds of counterprotesters in Minneapolis overwhelmed a small rally organized by far-right activist Jake Lang, who planned an anti-Islam, anti-Somali, and pro-ICE demonstration supporting the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
- Lang, who has a criminal history and was granted clemency by Trump, appeared injured as he left the scene, while counterprotesters chased away his group and disrupted the event with snowballs and water balloons.
- Minnesota's National Guard was mobilized by Governor Tim Walz to support state patrol efforts to ensure safety and protect peaceful assembly during ongoing daily protests against aggressive immigration enforcement tactics in the Twin Cities.
- The protests intensified following a fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good and controversial federal raids, including the forc
