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Independent Documentary Photographer Bearing witness without permission. No badge. No distance. ๐Ÿ“Minneapolis https://linktr.ee/john_abernathy_

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February 14 is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Remembrance Day.

Community members gathered in Minneapolis to honor these relatives and bring attention to the ongoing crisis of violence and unresolved cases affecting Indigenous communities.

2.15.2026
๐Ÿ“ Minneapolis

16.02.2026 01:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 41 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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February 14 is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Remembrance Day.

Community members gathered in Minneapolis to honor these relatives and bring attention to the ongoing crisis of violence and unresolved cases affecting Indigenous communities.

2.15.2026
๐Ÿ“ Minneapolis

16.02.2026 01:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 110 ๐Ÿ” 27 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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At Powderhorn Park, Native American community members gathered to honor the life of Renee Good โ€” through ceremony, art, music, and shared remembrance.

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2.7.2026
๐Ÿ“ Minneapolis

11.02.2026 13:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 87 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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At Powderhorn Park, Native American community members gathered to honor the life of Renee Good โ€” through ceremony, art, music, and shared remembrance.

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2.7.2026
๐Ÿ“ Minneapolis

11.02.2026 13:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 172 ๐Ÿ” 48 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Minnesotans, of all ages and backgrounds, protest outside of the Governorโ€™s Mansion in St. Paul demanding justice for Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Letting Walz know โ€œMN wonโ€™t sell out for ICEโ€.

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2.6.2026
๐Ÿ“St. Paul

07.02.2026 22:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 53 ๐Ÿ” 15 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Minnesotans, of all ages and backgrounds, protest outside of the Governorโ€™s Mansion in St. Paul demanding justice for Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Letting Walz know โ€œMN wonโ€™t sell out for ICEโ€.

1/2

2.6.2026
๐Ÿ“St. Paul

07.02.2026 22:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 115 ๐Ÿ” 31 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Drum protest in downtown Minneapolis organized by the Twin Cities Drum Collective.

Another form of resistance as people continue to protest ICE and federal enforcement in the city.

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2.2.2026
๐Ÿ“Minneapolis

04.02.2026 22:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 52 ๐Ÿ” 10 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Drum protest in downtown Minneapolis organized by the Twin Cities Drum Collective.

Another form of resistance as people continue to protest ICE and federal enforcement in the city.

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2.2.2026
๐Ÿ“Minneapolis

04.02.2026 22:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 110 ๐Ÿ” 20 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Scenes outside of the Whipple Federal building in Minneapolis.

Originally designed for short-term holding, detainee and U.S. representative reports indicate that cells have become heavily overcrowded, โ€œhorrifyingโ€, and โ€œinhumaneโ€.

1.30.2026
๐Ÿ“Minneapolis

04.02.2026 01:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 51 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Scenes outside of the Whipple Federal building in Minneapolis.

Originally designed for short-term holding, detainee and U.S. representative reports indicate that cells have become heavily overcrowded, โ€œhorrifyingโ€, and โ€œinhumaneโ€.

1.30.2026
๐Ÿ“Minneapolis

04.02.2026 01:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 87 ๐Ÿ” 22 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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January 31 in the streets of Minneapolis.

One week since Alex Pretti was k*lled by federal agents and thousands gathered across the city. March at Bryant Square. Peaceful sit-in at Target downtown demanding accountability. Growing memorial at the site of the shooting.

1.31.2026
๐Ÿ“ Minneapolis

01.02.2026 19:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 138 ๐Ÿ” 31 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Tens of thousands of people marched through Minneapolis in the second general strike.

Protesters braved sub-zero cold and extended walkouts to demand ICE be held accountable and removed from Minnesota. Demonstrations and shutdowns took place in multiple cities nationwide.

1.30.2026
๐Ÿ“Minneapolis

31.01.2026 20:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 145 ๐Ÿ” 34 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œHa sido muy extraรฑo fotografiar escenas de guerra y volver a mi propia casa a cenar y dormirโ€ Periodismo libre y de servicio pรบblico. Contexto y acciรณn. Suscrรญbete y defiende la prensa independiente

โ€œHa sido muy extraรฑo fotografiar escenas de guerra y volver a mi propia casa a cenar y dormirโ€
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30.01.2026 17:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 25 ๐Ÿ” 13 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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After the anti-ICE rally at the Minnesota State Capitol organized by CAIR, organizers gathered to pray and share a meal at a local Somali restaurant.

When the crowds leave, the work continues. Minnesotans are still here, still organizing, still pushing forward to get ICE out.

1.27.2026
๐Ÿ“St. Paul

30.01.2026 02:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 119 ๐Ÿ” 24 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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More frames from clashes near 26th & Nicollet following the k*lling of Minneapolis resident and VA intensive care Nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti involving federal agents.

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1.24.2026
๐Ÿ“South Minneapolis

27.01.2026 00:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 63 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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More frames from clashes near 26th & Nicollet following the k*lling of Minneapolis resident and VA intensive care Nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti involving federal agents.

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1.24.2026
๐Ÿ“South Minneapolis

27.01.2026 00:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 95 ๐Ÿ” 18 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Near 26th & Nicollet, clashes erupted following the k*lling of Alex Jeffrey Pretti involving federal agents.

Tear gas and other non-lethal munitions were deployed. People were detained as smoke filled the streets.

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1.24.2026
๐Ÿ“South Minneapolis

25.01.2026 17:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 64 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Near 26th & Nicollet, clashes erupted following the k*lling of Alex Jeffrey Pretti involving federal agents.

Tear gas and other non-lethal munitions were deployed. People were detained as smoke filled the streets.

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1.24.2026
๐Ÿ“South Minneapolis

25.01.2026 17:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 88 ๐Ÿ” 20 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

UPDATE: The exact composition of the smoke has not been publicly confirmed. Some observers identify it as signaling smoke; others raise concerns of it being HC smoke.

24.01.2026 23:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 45 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

MPR news, Startribune, NY Times etc. is actively sharing this information.

24.01.2026 23:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Federal agents in tactical gear advance through green chemical smoke as a protester lies on the ground between parked cars on a residential street in South Minneapolis.

Federal agents in tactical gear advance through green chemical smoke as a protester lies on the ground between parked cars on a residential street in South Minneapolis.

Civilians walk through lingering smoke along a snowy alleyway as the chemical haze fills the air in South Minneapolis.

Civilians walk through lingering smoke along a snowy alleyway as the chemical haze fills the air in South Minneapolis.

A line of federal agents moves forward while thick green & white gas disperses across the pavement, partially obscuring protesters and nearby vehicles. A civilian lies on the ground in front of them.

A line of federal agents moves forward while thick green & white gas disperses across the pavement, partially obscuring protesters and nearby vehicles. A civilian lies on the ground in front of them.

Federal agents deployed military-grade hexachloroethane smoke on civilians near 26th and Nicollet in south Minneapolis today.

HC is a military smoke agent, distinct designed for war.

This occurred just hours after Alex Pretti was m*rdered by ICE agents nearby.

1.24.2026
๐Ÿ“ South Minneapolis

24.01.2026 23:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 155 ๐Ÿ” 67 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

Which is what drew me to take the photo. And very quickly yelled at by security.

23.01.2026 22:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

thank you Ger

23.01.2026 02:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is inside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building, St. Paul.

The courthouse was put on lockdown. Everyone was ordered out. We were told more information might be coming, but no one was allowed to stay to hear it.

Supporters have been told the defendants do not have access to their lawyers.

23.01.2026 02:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 74 ๐Ÿ” 19 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Allen, Monique Doty, and Will Kelly were arrested by federal authorities today for the Cities Church protest.

The Pastor, David Easterwood is also serving as an ICE field office director.

No one has been released.

1.22.26
๐Ÿ“St. Paul

23.01.2026 02:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 161 ๐Ÿ” 73 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
A clash of anti-ICE protestors and border patrol police

A clash of anti-ICE protestors and border patrol police

A clash of anti-ICE protestors and border patrol police. Protestors are pushed by the agents into the snow.

A clash of anti-ICE protestors and border patrol police. Protestors are pushed by the agents into the snow.

A female protestor dressed as a clown holds a sign โ€œAssholes go homeโ€.

A female protestor dressed as a clown holds a sign โ€œAssholes go homeโ€.

2/2 January 15, outside the Whipple Federal building. The photos leading up to when I was detained.

1.15.2026
๐Ÿ“Minneapolis

22.01.2026 01:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 73 ๐Ÿ” 19 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A clash of anti-ICE protestors and border patrol police

A clash of anti-ICE protestors and border patrol police

Right-wing agitators raise the American flag and use a megaphone to provoke protestors

Right-wing agitators raise the American flag and use a megaphone to provoke protestors

U.S Customs and Border patrol police stand their grown as they face off protestors

U.S Customs and Border patrol police stand their grown as they face off protestors

1/2 January 15 outside the Whipple Federal Building. The photos leading up to when I was detained.

Non-lethal munitions were fired and tear-gas deployed. People were shoved, tackled, and pepper sprayed.
Right-wing agitators were also present, largely left untouched.

1.15.2026
๐Ÿ“Minneapolis

22.01.2026 01:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 122 ๐Ÿ” 40 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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โ€˜The World Needs To See Itโ€™: The Moment A Photographer Saved A Camera From ICE John Abernathy was tackled by federal agents in Minneapolis and threw his Leica to safety.

Speaking with HuffPost following January 15, Minneapolis.

www.huffpost.com/entry/john-a...

20.01.2026 22:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 86 ๐Ÿ” 26 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Man known as @dawokefarmer raises the American flag upside down.

Man known as @dawokefarmer raises the American flag upside down.

Right-wing agitator raises the American flag as ICE agents and border patrol police stand behind him outside of the Whipple Federal Building entrance.

Right-wing agitator raises the American flag as ICE agents and border patrol police stand behind him outside of the Whipple Federal Building entrance.

Agents and protestors clash as the American flag divides the crowd.

Agents and protestors clash as the American flag divides the crowd.

The American flag was present throughout. Moving through different hands and different meanings as the situation shifted. Present in the escalation, the resistance, and the enforcement.

There was no single version of this moment.

1.15.2026
๐Ÿ“Minneapolis

20.01.2026 00:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 126 ๐Ÿ” 21 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Man known as @dawokefarmer raises the American flag upside down while standing infront of a line of border patrol police.

Man known as @dawokefarmer raises the American flag upside down while standing infront of a line of border patrol police.

Two right-wing agitators both hold the American flag, attempting to rile the crowd.

Two right-wing agitators both hold the American flag, attempting to rile the crowd.

The American flag flies above signs reading โ€œInflict Chaos Everywhereโ€ and โ€œTrump is a Traitorโ€.

The American flag flies above signs reading โ€œInflict Chaos Everywhereโ€ and โ€œTrump is a Traitorโ€.

Protestors and agents stand off as the American flag remains upside down.

Protestors and agents stand off as the American flag remains upside down.

The symbol stays the same. The context does not.

These are the photos leading up to when I was detained on January 15th. Protests continued as ICE activity brought people outside of Whipple Federal Building. Demonstrators gathered while agents forced their way in the crowd as tensions escalated.

20.01.2026 00:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 180 ๐Ÿ” 55 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0