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MNN Global · January 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Tear gas fired at ICE protesters in Minneapolis disrupts Sky correspondent

What happened: Masked immigration officers fired tear gas at protesters in Minneapolis, affecting a Sky News correspondent reporting from the scene. The correspondent struggled to speak due to the gas exposure.

Why it matters:

  • The use of tear gas highlights tensions during protests against immigration enforcement.
  • Journalists covering the event faced health and safety risks while reporting.

MNN Take: Protests involving immigration enforcement can lead to confrontations with law enforcement, sometimes impacting both demonstrators and media personnel on site.

Sources: Sky News (Breaking)