Hundreds Protest Large ICE, Federal Raids Florida, Minnesota

In late May and early June 2025, large protests erupted in both Florida and Minneapolis in response to federal law enforcement raids perceived to target immigrant communities. In Tallahassee, over 400 people rallied at the state Capitol to protest a massive ICE operation at a construction site near Florida State University, amid Governor Ron DeSantis's intensified immigration enforcement policies including mandatory 287g agreements with ICE for local jails. Activists condemned the raids as acts of bigotry and called for an end to immigrant scapegoating. Meanwhile, in Minneapolis, federal agents from multiple agencies, including ICE, conducted a raid at Las Cuatro Milpas restaurant, prompting hundreds to protest and clash with law enforcement despite official statements denying the operation was immigration-related. The Minneapolis Police Department and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office emphasized their roles were limited to maintaining order and assisting with criminal investigations unrelated to immigration enforcement. These incidents highlight ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement policies and the involvement of local law enforcement amid the Trump administration's aggressive deportation efforts.