Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Army veteran Ian Austin has been released. Ian was one of the protesters in Minnesota arrested by federal agents for taking part in an anti-ICE demonstration at a church.

Ian was featured in a viral Mother Jones video last week. He talked about how he felt like it was his duty, as a veteran, to be in Minneapolis protesting—and how he feels like his nation is under attack.

Senior reporter Julia Lurie spoke with Ian and his lawyer yesterday. Like the other church protesters, Ian faces federal charges.