Mid‑December 2025 – ICE launches Operation Metro Surge, a Trump‑administration‑ordered crackdown that deploys thousands of federal officers to Minnesota; the operation will run for more than six weeks by late January 2026[1].

Early January 2026 – An ICE agent fatally shoots Renee Good, a 37‑year‑old mother of three, in Minneapolis; DHS later claims the officer acted in self‑defense, while the state medical examiner rules the death a homicide[2][12].

January 8, 2026 – Columbus, Ohio sees its first response: more than 150 demonstrators hold an emergency protest at the Statehouse and a candlelight vigil at City Hall, chanting “ICE out” and demanding accountability for Good’s killing[11].

January 9, 2026 – In Portland, Oregon, two people are shot during a federal‑law‑enforcement incident; a later correction notes the victims were not protesters, adding tension to the national protest wave[7].

January 10, 2026 – Nationwide anti‑ICE protests erupt in cities such as Durham, Los Angeles, Washington DC and Omaha, with thousands marching in Minneapolis; a Friday night protest outside a Minneapolis hotel turns violent, injuring an officer and resulting in 29 citations[13][6].

January 10, 2026 – Columbus organizers prepare for a larger Saturday demonstration, aiming to draw about 1,000 participants and urging elected officials to attend in person[10].

January 11, 2026 – Protest planners announce over 1,000 demonstrations across the U.S. for the weekend; DHS releases a three‑minute video showing the moments before Good’s shooting, fueling debate over the incident[3].

January 11, 2026 – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemns ICE’s tactics as “reckless” and warns “agitators will be arrested,” while Governor Tim Walz calls for peaceful protest and criticizes the federal crackdown[3][2].

January 11, 2026 – The protest surge spreads to major cities Los Angeles, Washington DC and Austin, and the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announces hundreds more ICE and Border Patrol officers will be sent to Minneapolis for officer safety[2].

January 12, 2026 – The Villages Democratic Club and Villagers4Democracy schedule a Monday rally in Florida’s retirement community, linking the local protest to the broader opposition to Trump‑era immigration enforcement[4].

January 15, 2026 – About 50 activists hold a “noise demonstration” in Columbus, using whistles and cowbells to amplify their anti‑ICE message; DHS reiterates that the Minneapolis agent acted in self‑defense[9].

January 23, 2026 – Roughly 100 clergy members are arrested at Minneapolis‑St. Paul International Airport after exceeding their permit and disrupting airline operations; the arrests occur amid a thousands‑strong downtown rally in sub‑zero weather[5][12].

January 23, 2026 – A district judge issues an emergency injunction ordering the release of 2‑year‑old Chloe, detained with her father during an immigration raid, while DHS reports that 5‑year‑old Liam Ramos is held at a Texas family detention center[12].

January 24, 2026 – Hundreds of Minnesota businesses—restaurants, tattoo parlors, toy stores—close as organizers urge residents to skip work and shopping; thousands march through downtown Minneapolis, converging at the NBA arena, while ICE’s Operation Metro Surge continues its six‑week run[1].