Fact Check: Is the Photo of a Woman Blocking ICE Vehicles in Minneapolis Authentic?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: A photo shows a woman blocking a line of ICE vehicles during a recent U.S. immigration operation.


Rating: BLATANT LIE


Explanation: The image is an edited photo based on a historical 1989 photograph from events in China. It does not depict Minneapolis, ICE vehicles, or a real contemporary protest.


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Date: 01/13/2026


 


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Last Updated on January 13, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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