Minneapolis streets have become the epicenter of renewed protests after a fatal shooting by a U.S. immigration officer sparked fresh outrage. Demonstrators are demanding accountability nearly two weeks after the incident, with tensions rising as authorities consider unprecedented responses.
🔴 What's happening: Crowds chanting "No justice, no peace" returned to protest sites this week, echoing the city’s 2020 civil rights movements. The Trump administration’s potential military deployment proposal has added fuel to the fire, drawing comparisons to past crackdowns on civil unrest.
📢 Why it matters: This marks the first major clash between protestors and federal authorities in 2026, testing the Biden administration’s approach to immigration enforcement and police reform. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports that community leaders are calling for transparent investigations.
💡 Zoom out: The protests come amid nationwide debates about ICE’s expanded powers – a hot-button issue that’s trending across Gen Z social platforms. TikTok videos documenting the demonstrations have already garnered 12M+ views using #MinneapolisUprising2026.
