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Target CEO Faces Protests Over ICE Cooperation Criticism

2/3/2026

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Target Chief Executive Officer Michael Fiddelke began his tenure as protests intensified outside Target's headquarters.
Demonstrators, including the ICE Out Now Minnesota Coalition, rallied at Target stores nationwide to press cessation of ICE cooperation.
Activists criticized Fiddelke's prior participation in a de-escalation letter and urged Target to protect immigrant workers.
A source confirmed Target has no agreements with ICE.
Fiddelke's response to the pressures will shape his leadership.

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Target Chief Executive Officer Michael Fiddelke began his tenure as protests intensified outside Target's headquarters.
Demonstrators, including the ICE Out Now Minnesota Coalition, rallied at Target stores nationwide to press cessation of ICE cooperation.
Activists criticized Fiddelke's prior participation in a de-escalation letter and urged Target to protect immigrant workers.
A source confirmed Target has no agreements with ICE.
Fiddelke's response to the pressures will shape his leadership.