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Geopolitics•13 February 2026•

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Minneapolis Police Arrest 54 Anti-ICE Protesters as Enforcement Resumes

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Local police in Minneapolis arrested 54 protesters overnight who were demonstrating against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. The arrests occurred as federal authorities sought to restore order and resume targeted enforcement operations in the region following a period of civil unrest. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons confirmed that the agency has successfully restarted its core missions as protests subsided. Lyons highlighted a significant shift in cooperation from local law enforcement, which has allowed federal agents to pivot away from crowd management. While these events underscore ongoing tensions regarding domestic immigration policy, the immediate impact on financial markets remains negligible. The situation reflects a broader push by federal agencies to stabilize operations amidst persistent political friction.

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