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Minneapolis Unites for General Strike Against ICE on January 23

1/14/2026

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A coalition of labor unions and community groups in Minneapolis plans a general strike on January 23 to remove federal immigration agents.
JaNaé Bates Imari, representative from Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church (UMC), emphasized unity among Minnesotans to reclaim their power.
The movement follows the fatal shooting of resident Renee Good by an ICE agent, sparking protests and videos showing federal agents detaining demonstrators and bystanders, including U.S. citizens.

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A coalition of labor unions and community groups in Minneapolis plans a general strike on January 23 to remove federal immigration agents.
JaNaé Bates Imari, representative from Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church (UMC), emphasized unity among Minnesotans to reclaim their power.
The movement follows the fatal shooting of resident Renee Good by an ICE agent, sparking protests and videos showing federal agents detaining demonstrators and bystanders, including U.S. citizens.