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Iconic Restaurant Chain Praised For Cracking Down On Anti-ICE Activity
McDonald’s moved quickly to distance itself from a Minneapolis franchise after a sign declaring “no ICE access in this business” appeared outside the restaurant in the wake of a deadly encounter involving federal agents.
In a statement sent to Newsweek, the fast-food giant said the notice was unauthorized and has since been removed.
“We’re in touch with the owner/operator of this franchised restaurant and have confirmed that this flyer was posted without approval and has since been taken down,” McDonald’s said.
The sign surfaced days after Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer after she nearly ran him over in her Honda Pilot. The officer was later identified as Johnathan Ross.
The incident reignited tensions over how businesses respond to ICE and other federal law enforcement agencies, particularly in Democrat-run cities where activist pressure campaigns have targeted companies accused of cooperating with immigration enforcement.
Images of the flyer circulated widely on social media, drawing swift backlash. The sign stated: “This is a private business. You are not permitted to enter non-public areas of this business (including offices, break rooms, storages areas, and staff-only areas) without a valid JUDICIAL WARRANT signed by a judge or magistrate.”
Daily Wire reporter Brecca Stoll visited the location and recorded a segment.
A Minneapolis McDonald’s is REFUSING to let ICE agents enter. @breccastoll: “We couldn’t help but notice there’s a sign that says, ‘No ICE,’ on the door.”
Security Guard: “This is private property, so you can’t just break the law because you’re a federal agent…” pic.twitter.com/sTNdM55mcA
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) January 8, 2026
The flyer added that ICE officers “may not question employees or search the premises without proper legal authority,” and warned that anyone entering without a warrant “will be asked to leave.”
It was not immediately clear which McDonald’s location displayed the sign. There are at least 11 McDonald’s restaurants operating within Minneapolis.
The controversy followed a similar flare-up earlier this week involving Hilton. The hotel chain announced it would remove an independently operated Minnesota hotel from its systems after a viral video showed a staff member refusing a booking said to be on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz blasted the McDonald’s sign, calling it “outrageous” and accusing the franchise of “brazen anti-law enforcement bias.”
Separately, court documents reviewed by Newsweek identified the ICE agent involved in Good’s shooting as Jonathan Ross.
Ross was previously involved in the apprehension of Roberto Carlos Munoz, a convicted sex offender from Guatemala, during an operation in Minnesota last year. During that incident, Ross’s arm became trapped in a vehicle window as the suspect attempted to flee. He was dragged roughly 100 yards down the street before managing to break free.
The shooting and the sign controversy have placed renewed scrutiny on ICE operations and the growing rift between federal agents and politically charged responses in major U.S. cities.
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