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Protesters Arrested Demanding Target Denounce ICE After Shooting

1/30/2026

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Seven people were arrested during a Thursday protest at a Target in Chicago's West Loop.
The People's Lobby organized the protest, demanding Target denounce ICE and post signs barring immigration agents without warrants.
The demonstration followed nurse Alex Pretti's fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis, with protesters chanting against Target's complicity with ICE.
Local leaders urged corporations to oppose the Trump administration's policies, while Target has not publicly responded.

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Seven people were arrested during a Thursday protest at a Target in Chicago's West Loop.
The People's Lobby organized the protest, demanding Target denounce ICE and post signs barring immigration agents without warrants.
The demonstration followed nurse Alex Pretti's fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis, with protesters chanting against Target's complicity with ICE.
Local leaders urged corporations to oppose the Trump administration's policies, while Target has not publicly responded.