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Nationwide Protests Demand ICE Abolition Amid Fatal Shootings

1/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

Protests against ICE are escalating nationwide and culminate in a general strike on January 30 as activists demand abolition of ICE after the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Organizers, including student groups, call for a day of “no school, no work, and no shopping” to oppose ICE.
Vigils and protests are planned in cities, with participation from students and community leaders.

History

Historical Context

The ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment on December 6, 1865, abolished slavery in the United States, following President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. This landmark change aimed to secure civil rights for formerly enslaved individuals. Today’s protests against ICE reflect ongoing struggles for justice and equality, echoing the historical fight against systemic injustice rooted in the legacy of slavery and civil rights movements.

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Story summary

Protests against ICE are escalating nationwide and culminate in a general strike on January 30 as activists demand abolition of ICE after the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.
Organizers, including student groups, call for a day of “no school, no work, and no shopping” to oppose ICE.
Vigils and protests are planned in cities, with participation from students and community leaders.

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