ICE protests: Minnesotans urged not to work or shop in economic blackout over surge of immigration agents – live

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 8 min read 100% complete by Shrai Popat (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier)January 23, 2026 at 03:40 PM

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In Minnesota, community leaders, faith leaders, and labor unions initiated a "no work, no school, no shopping" protest on Friday against the surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state. The "Day of Truth & Freedom" protest follows the death of Renee Good, who was killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis. Protesters are demanding ICE leave Minnesota, accountability for the officer involved in Good's death, an end to additional ICE funding, and an investigation into the agency for human rights violations. Dozens of local businesses closed in solidarity, and the Minneapolis city council endorsed the action. The day culminated in a march in downtown Minneapolis, despite dangerously cold weather. The Minnesota AFL-CIO, along with numerous local unions, supported the protest.

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Mark Rutte 30% Greenland ×230% Donald Trump ×340% NATO ×240% Minnesota AFL-CIO 50% Minnesota Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 60% Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou 60% Renee Good ×270% Minneapolis ×270% Minnesota ×480% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×490%

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