Minneapolis family with six children tear gassed during ICE protest clash
Jan 17, 2026·Location: Minneapolis, MN

A family of eight returning from a basketball game in Minneapolis on January 17, 2026, became trapped between ICE agents and protesters. After being surrounded by federal agents and unable to leave, tear gas canisters were deployed into their vehicle, forcing the mother to administer CPR to their 6-month-old infant who stopped breathing. The family was ultimately rescued by bystanders who helped evacuate the children from the tear gas-filled car.
Sources
- Minneapolis family, six children tear gassed after they were caught in clash between ICE and protesters
CNN·Jan 18, 2026·archived copy
- The ICE surge is fueling fear and anxiety among Twin Cities children
NPR·Jan 22, 2026·archived copy
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- Federal agents keep deploying tear gas near kids. We have no idea what it does to their health.
minnpost.com·Feb 23, 2026·archived copy
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