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Twin Cities' 'Economic Blackout' Protests Trump's Immigration Policies

1/21/2026

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The Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee organized an "economic blackout" for Friday, prompting Twin Cities eateries to close at 2 p.m. in Minneapolis.
The protest targets U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies with the slogan "no work, no school, no shopping," as Hola Arepa and Wildflyer Coffee close to raise funds.
Some venues display signs banning ICE entry; clergy will announce participation from local worship sites to amplify the protest.

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The Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee organized an "economic blackout" for Friday, prompting Twin Cities eateries to close at 2 p.m. in Minneapolis.
The protest targets U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies with the slogan "no work, no school, no shopping," as Hola Arepa and Wildflyer Coffee close to raise funds.
Some venues display signs banning ICE entry; clergy will announce participation from local worship sites to amplify the protest.