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Businesses Unite in Minneapolis Strike Against Trump's Immigration Crackdown

1/25/2026

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Businesses Strike Back

On January 23, 2026, Minnesota businesses prepared a strike against U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis, with more than 300 establishments planning to close.
Organizers planned a large march opposing the crackdown, echoing the slogan "ICE OUT!"
Local leaders criticized the crackdown as an invasion, and tensions rose between protesters and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Major Minnesota companies, including Target, faced scrutiny for their silence.

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Activists Avoid Charges

On January 24, 2026, a U.S. appeals court rejected the Justice Department's bid to charge five people for disrupting a Minnesota church service.
The ruling is a setback for Trump administration pursuing action against demonstrators protesting a pastor's ties to ICE.
A federal magistrate judge declined to approve arrest warrants for insufficient evidence.
Three activists face charges for allegedly intimidating parishioners, and the Justice Department may seek grand jury approval.

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Businesses Strike Back

On January 23, 2026, Minnesota businesses prepared a strike against U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis, with more than 300 establishments planning to close.
Organizers planned a large march opposing the crackdown, echoing the slogan "ICE OUT!"
Local leaders criticized the crackdown as an invasion, and tensions rose between protesters and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Major Minnesota companies, including Target, faced scrutiny for their silence.

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