A protester whose distinctive get-up has led to several viral videos during anti-ICE demonstrations in Minneapolis has been released from federal custody after being arrested on Monday.Rob Potylo, the artist, comedian, director and activist known as Robby Roadsteamer on Instagram, gave a running commentary as federal officers advanced on him outside the Whipple Federal Building at Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, Monday."I'm ready for prime time players," he said. "You've got your super soakers, you've got your f****** baloney, oh look at this you've got a power march right here," he is heard saying.The video shows a number of armed agents taking Potylo to the ground and handcuffing him.He was back on Instagram on Tuesday, confirming his release from custody and vowing to sue the federal government over his detainment."Thank everybody for their support after my 20-on-1 battle royal against ICE yesterday in Minnesota," he said."I am safe, I am healthy I am ready to sue ICE in Minnesota for tackling me and abusing me," he said."I hurt my leg I hurt my arm, I hurt my back, the guy put me in a chicken wing, all for a traffic infraction, that's what they wrote the citation for, I was blocking traffic, along with 100 other protesters but they only arrested me."View the original article to see embedded media.Potylo has made a name by attending protests across the U.S. against the Trump administration and America's right-wing, and arrived in Minnesota on Monday to join the consistent group of demonstrators outside the Whipple Building, which houses an ICE detention center and federal immigration court.There have been multiple instances of federal agents using tear gas, pepper balls and other less-lethal munitions on protesters demonstrating outside the federal facility, with barricades brought in to provide further obThis story was originally published by Bring Me The News on Jan 13, 2026, where it first appeared in the MN News section. Add Bring Me The News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.