Minnesota law enforcement used a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) to amplify dispersal orders at an anti‑ICE protest. Officials say it wasn't used in a "deterrent setting" intended to cause bodily harm, but some people closest to it may have still felt pain.

In January 2026, the Minnesota State Patrol used a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) to announce an unlawful assembly during a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The LRAD, which can cause bodily harm at high volumes, was used only for the announcement and not as a sonic weapon. The Minnesota State Patrol confirmed it did not use the device to inflict harm, contrary to some social media claims.