"Hundreds of people protesting against the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, have chased off a small group of people led by far-right influencer Jake Lang, who had announced a march on a predominantly immigrant neighbourhood. Tensions soared in the city, already on edge after a mother of three, Renee Nicole Good, was killed by a federal agent, followed by the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant a week later."
"Lang, one of more than 1,500 people pardoned by President Donald Trump after their criminal convictions related to the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol, organised what he called an anti-fraud rally. About 10 people showed up for Lang's anti-Islam, anti-Somali and pro-ICE demonstration, while hundreds of counter-protesters converged at the site, yelling over his attempts to speak and chasing away his supporters within the hour to a nearby hotel."
"Later, Lang posted on X that he was stabbed during a scuffle but that his protective vest blocked the attempt. Reuters could not verify his account. Minneapolis police said in an email to Reuters they were aware of Lang's social media post, but no official report had been filed with the department. Police said they had received no reports of injuries related to the protests from victims."
Hundreds of protesters calling for ICE and Border Patrol agents to leave Minneapolis gathered near City Hall and chased off a small group led by far-right influencer Jake Lang. Lang had announced a march into a predominantly immigrant neighborhood and organized what he called an anti-fraud rally; about 10 supporters attended. A few scuffles broke out but no serious violence was observed. Lang later posted that he had been stabbed and that his protective vest blocked the attempt; police reported no official injury reports. The demonstrations followed increased immigration enforcement and recent shootings involving immigrants.
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