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Protests Erupt at Target Over ICE Arrests of Citizens

1/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

A large crowd protested outside Richfield Target after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained two employees who were U.S. citizens.
Advocates urged Target to restrict ICE access and train employees on rights.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a lawsuit against federal officials alleging constitutional rights violations.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said, 'We want ICE out of this city,' amid Somali-American tensions; the Department of Homeland Security defended the arrests.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, proposed by Emanuel Celler and supported by Senator Ted Kennedy, abolished national origin quotas established in 1924, significantly increasing immigration from diverse countries, including Somalia. This shift has led to ongoing tensions over immigrant rights, exemplified by recent protests and Attorney General Keith Ellison's lawsuit against ICE, highlighting the enduring struggle for community safety and justice in the U.S.

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Story summary

A large crowd protested outside Richfield Target after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained two employees who were U.S. citizens.
Advocates urged Target to restrict ICE access and train employees on rights.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a lawsuit against federal officials alleging constitutional rights violations.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said, 'We want ICE out of this city,' amid Somali-American tensions; the Department of Homeland Security defended the arrests.

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