Mid January 2026 protests in Minneapolis over recent federal immigration agent shootings drew families, and videos circulated showing some people bringing babies and toddlers near confrontations with federal officers. Critics on social media accused protesters of using children as human shields, while participants and local reporters said some parents brought children to show community and witness events. Footage and news reports show tear gas and flashbang munitions affecting bystanders; one family was filmed leaving an SUV filled with gas. Clashes around the Whipple Federal Building intensified debate about protest tactics, child safety, and law enforcement crowd control and political polarization. (news.meaww.com)

<p>Mid January 2026 protests in Minneapolis over recent federal immigration agent shootings drew families, and videos circulated showing some people bringing babies and toddlers near confrontations with federal officers. Critics on social media accused protesters of using children as human shields, while participants and local reporters said some parents brought children to show community and witness events. Footage and news reports show tear gas and flashbang munitions affecting bystanders; one family was filmed leaving an SUV filled with gas. Clashes around the Whipple Federal Building intensified debate about protest tactics, child safety, and law enforcement crowd control and political polarization. (<a href="https://news.meaww.com/minnesota-women-bring-babies-and-toddlers-to-protests-after-ice-shootings-sparking-safety-concerns?utm_source=openai">news.meaww.com</a>)</p>

Mid-January protests at Minneapolis’ Whipple Federal Building saw parents bring babies and toddlers as federal agents used tear gas; children were hospitalized. What do you think? Comment. According to ABC News (ouramerica.abc7.com)

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