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Creative Protests Pressure ICE, Halt Hotel Partnerships in Minnesota

2/8/2026

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Residents in Minnesota are using creative nonviolent protests to pressure Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
A choir gathered in a hotel lobby to sing and disrupt ICE operations.
Aru Shiney-Ajay of the Sunrise Movement notes that at least 4% of citizens are actively participating.
Hotels have ceased housing ICE and officer presence has decreased.
Humor is used to engage protesters and alleviate fears of repression.

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Story summary

Residents in Minnesota are using creative nonviolent protests to pressure Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
A choir gathered in a hotel lobby to sing and disrupt ICE operations.
Aru Shiney-Ajay of the Sunrise Movement notes that at least 4% of citizens are actively participating.
Hotels have ceased housing ICE and officer presence has decreased.
Humor is used to engage protesters and alleviate fears of repression.