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AFT Launches Target Boycott Over ICE Silence in Minnesota

8/24/2026

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AFT President Randi Weingarten launched a boycott of Target over its silence on ICE operations in Minnesota.
The AFT urged its 1.8 million members and allies to avoid Target until it supports the Twin Cities.
AFT sent letters to CEO Michael Fiddelke in February and March as the campaign began.
Heritage Foundation fellow Corey DeAngelis said AFT pension funds hold 6.79 million Target shares, prompting a DOJ investigation request.

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AFT President Randi Weingarten launched a boycott of Target over its silence on ICE operations in Minnesota.
The AFT urged its 1.8 million members and allies to avoid Target until it supports the Twin Cities.
AFT sent letters to CEO Michael Fiddelke in February and March as the campaign began.
Heritage Foundation fellow Corey DeAngelis said AFT pension funds hold 6.79 million Target shares, prompting a DOJ investigation request.