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Protesters Target Immigration Policies at Virginia Target Store

2/18/2026

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On February 14, 2026, demonstrators protested at a Target store in Virginia against the Trump administration's immigration policies.
The protest was organized by Indivisible Charlottesville.
Participants symbolically purchased salt and later returned it.
Activists criticized Target for allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate in its parking lots and stores.
Legal experts said federal agents can access public areas, but entry without warrants may violate the law.

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On February 14, 2026, demonstrators protested at a Target store in Virginia against the Trump administration's immigration policies.
The protest was organized by Indivisible Charlottesville.
Participants symbolically purchased salt and later returned it.
Activists criticized Target for allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate in its parking lots and stores.
Legal experts said federal agents can access public areas, but entry without warrants may violate the law.