Protesters set an American flag on fire during a demonstration in Minneapolis earlier today, hours after a deadly shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. The act occurred amid heightened public anger and grief as demonstrators gathered to condemn the use of lethal force and broader federal immigration enforcement practices.
The protest drew community members, activists, and organizers who called for accountability and transparency from federal authorities. Chanting and signs focused on demands for an independent investigation into the shooting, as well as criticism of ICE’s presence and tactics in urban neighborhoods.
Flag burning, while controversial, is considered a form of political expression under U.S. law, and the incident underscored the intensity of emotions surrounding the shooting. Law enforcement monitored the demonstration, and no immediate reports of injuries or additional arrests related to the protest were confirmed.
The demonstration took place in a city with a long and recent history of high-profile encounters between law enforcement and civilians, and the latest incident has renewed debates over federal policing, immigration enforcement, and public trust. City officials urged calm while acknowledging the community’s anger and calling for peaceful protest as investigations continue.
