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Activists Demand Corporate Action Against ICE After Shootings

1/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Labor unions and community leaders press Minneapolis-based corporations to oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations after shootings that killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good (victims).
Activists organized a Day of Truth & Freedom, urging an economic blackout against Target and Hilton for ICE silence.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz activated the National Guard to address safety amid tensions between federal agents and law enforcement, with critics urging reevaluating ICE's presence.

History

Historical Context

The Minneapolis Teamsters Strike of 1934, led by the Communist League of America, involved over 4,000 workers and was pivotal in advancing labor rights, contributing to the rise of industrial unionism. This strike, alongside others like the West Coast Longshore Strike, catalyzed federal protections for workers. Today, Minneapolis labor unions continue to advocate for workers' rights, reflecting a long-standing struggle for justice and accountability.

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Story summary

Labor unions and community leaders press Minneapolis-based corporations to oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations after shootings that killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good (victims).
Activists organized a Day of Truth & Freedom, urging an economic blackout against Target and Hilton for ICE silence.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz activated the National Guard to address safety amid tensions between federal agents and law enforcement, with critics urging reevaluating ICE's presence.

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