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Nationwide Strike Planned Against Trump's Immigration Policies

1/29/2026

Summary

Activists Strike Against Immigration

Activists plan a nationwide strike on January 30, 2025 to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
The killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis have sparked protests and calls for accountability.
The National Shutdown campaign aims to halt work, school, and shopping to end Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
Some Republicans express concern about ICE tactics, while the administration maintains its immigration enforcement agenda.

Summary

Activists Protest Detention

Activists mobilize against U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies after two U.S. citizens were fatally shot in Minneapolis.
A caravan of activists departed San Antonio to protest at the South Texas Family Residential Center.
They seek the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos detained during the crackdown.
Activists report alarming conditions for detainees, including inadequate medical care and nutrition.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished national origin quotas that had restricted immigration since the 1920s. This landmark legislation significantly increased immigration from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, reshaping the U.S. demographic landscape. Today's protests against immigration policies reflect ongoing civil rights struggles, echoing the activism of the 1960s.

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Activists Strike Against Immigration

Activists plan a nationwide strike on January 30, 2025 to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
The killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis have sparked protests and calls for accountability.
The National Shutdown campaign aims to halt work, school, and shopping to end Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
Some Republicans express concern about ICE tactics, while the administration maintains its immigration enforcement agenda.

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