Robby Roadsteamer, a well-known American performance artist and protest figure, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during a volatile demonstration in Minneapolis on 12 January 2026, as nationwide unrest over immigration enforcement continued.
The arrest took place outside a federal building where hundreds of demonstrators had gathered to protest recent ICE operations. Video footage shared widely online shows federal agents restraining a protester dressed in a giraffe costume before leading them away in handcuffs. The images quickly spread across social media platforms, prompting widespread criticism and renewed debate over federal enforcement tactics.
