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Unions Raise $126K to Aid Workers Facing ICE Enforcement

2/12/2026

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Labor unions are raising funds to support workers affected by increased immigration enforcement.
Nearly $20,000 has been raised for Maria, a U.S. citizen attacked by ICE agents in Oregon.
Unions including the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation have collected over $126,000 for legal assistance and mutual aid.
Minneapolis officials estimate local businesses lose $10–$20 million weekly.
Unions say ICE disproportionately targets immigrants and people of color and DHS denies racial profiling.

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Story summary

Labor unions are raising funds to support workers affected by increased immigration enforcement.
Nearly $20,000 has been raised for Maria, a U.S. citizen attacked by ICE agents in Oregon.
Unions including the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation have collected over $126,000 for legal assistance and mutual aid.
Minneapolis officials estimate local businesses lose $10–$20 million weekly.
Unions say ICE disproportionately targets immigrants and people of color and DHS denies racial profiling.