BREAKING NEWS: Feds Arrest Black Lives Matter Leaders After Anti-ICE Church Protest in Minnesota
February 12, 2026

In a dramatic escalation of tensions surrounding immigration enforcement, federal authorities have arrested several leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement following an anti-ICE protest at a church in Minnesota. The protest, which took place on the grounds of a local church, was organized to condemn U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) practices, particularly raids and deportations that have targeted immigrant communities.

The protesters, many of whom were BLM activists, had gathered inside the church, where they were reportedly staging a sit-in to demonstrate against ICE operations, which they argue are racially discriminatory and unjust. The group held signs, delivered speeches, and sang protest chants, calling for an end to what they described as “violent tactics” by ICE agents. The demonstration was peaceful until it was interrupted by federal law enforcement officers who made several arrests.

“Today’s actions were about standing up for our most vulnerable communities,” said one of the protesters, who was detained at the scene. “ICE’s actions have torn apart families, and we won’t stop until we see accountability.”

The arrests have sparked further division across the nation. Supporters of the protesters argue that this is yet another example of heavy-handed government tactics to silence dissent, particularly within communities of color. Critics, however, contend that the protest crossed a line by obstructing law enforcement and interfering with public safety operations.

The arrested leaders of the protest have been charged with obstructing justice and trespassing. While the charges are still pending, the arrests have already led to widespread calls for greater scrutiny of ICE’s methods and for more robust protections for immigrant communities.

As the situation continues to unfold, the nation is left grappling with questions about immigration enforcement, the right to protest, and how far the government should go to silence political dissent.