Photo essay: Clergy demonstrate against ICE in Minneapolis

By Amanda Koehn · January 26, 2026

Visual news coverage of recent faith-based responses to immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota. Police arrest the Rev. Ingrid Rasmussen outside of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) A sign depicts the Virgin Mary alongside the slogan “Hail Mary, full of Grace, kick ICE out of this place" in Minneapolis. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Bishop Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, speaks during a press conference by clergy about immigration actions, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Minneapolis. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Clergy lead a demonstration against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics in the departures area of Terminal 1 of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) The Revs. T. Michael Rock, from left, Susie Hayward and Rebecca Voelkel pray in the lobby of the Bishop Henry Whipple Building while attempting to minister to detainees, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Minneapolis. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) People gather around a makeshift memorial honoring Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer, near the site of the shooting in Minneapolis, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) The Rev. Babette Chatman preaches at Calvary Lutheran Church, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) A group of Indigenous leaders was among the tens of thousands gathered in Minneapolis’ Powderhorn Park on Jan. 10, 2026 to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s presence in the city and the fatal shooting of Renee Good. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Police arrest faith leaders demonstrating at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Faith leaders demonstrate against ICE tactics in the departures area of Terminal 1 of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Faith leaders demonstrate against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics, in the departures area of Terminal 1 of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Thousands of people attend a rally at the Target Center after a large march on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Minneapolis. (Photo courtesy of Hindus for Human Rights) The Rev. Susie Hayward speaks to clergy on a bus as they move out to observe and document the actions of immigration enforcement agents, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Minneapolis. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Hindus for Human Rights' interfaith group visits a memorial for Renee Nicole Good, near the area where she was killed, in Minneapolis. (Photo courtesy of Hindus for Human Rights) The Rev. Rebecca Voelkel speaks to clergy at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in downtown Minneapolis, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) People participate in a singing vigil that started at San Pablo — St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Hundreds of clergy convene at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in downtown Minneapolis. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) People demonstrate outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Building, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Minneapolis. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Faith leaders demonstrate against ICE tactics in the departures area of Terminal 1 of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Faith leaders demonstrate in the departures area of Terminal 1 of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Some Minneapolis protestors carried images of Our Lady of Guadalupe and depictions of the Virgin Mary alongside the slogan “Hail Mary, full of Grace, kick ICE out of this place.” Jan. 10, 2026. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Faith leaders demonstrate against ICE tactics in the departures area of Terminal 1 of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) The Rev. Ingrid Rasmussen demonstrates with other faith leaders outside of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) An attendee displays a sign during a singing vigil, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Faith leaders demonstrate against ICE tactics in the departures area of Terminal 1 of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Faith leaders demonstrate against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics in the departures area of Terminal 1 of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Hundreds of clergy convene at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in downtown Minneapolis, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Three clergy members approach the Bishop Henry Whipple Building while attempting to minister to detainees, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Minneapolis. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Clergy members meet at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in downtown Minneapolis, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Clergy observe and document the actions of immigration enforcement agents, Jan. 22, 2026, in Minneapolis. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) The Rev. Ashley Horan participates in a singing vigil that started at San Pablo — St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Pro-immigration protesters rally in front of Minneapolis City Hall, Jan. 17, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) People participate in a singing vigil at San Pablo — St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Thousands gather at the Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Jan. 9, 2026, for a vigil to honor Renee Good, who was shot earlier in the week by an ICE agent. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Tens of thousands gather Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Minneapolis’ Powderhorn Park to protest the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city and the fatal shooting of Renee Good. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) In Minneapolis’ Powderhorn Park on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, tens of thousands gathered to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s presence in the city and the fatal shooting of Renee Good. The crowds were greeted by “movement chaplains,” wearing bright orange hats and vests. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Clergy members sing the hymn “We Rise" at a memorial honoring Renee Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE officer, near the site of the shooting in Minneapolis, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) The Rev. Paul Graham speaks during a demonstration at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins) Clergy members lead a demonstration against ICE tactics in the departures area of Terminal 1 of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (RNS photo/Jack Jenkins)

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