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Minneapolis union president talks about economic blackout to protest ICE's actions

A statewide economic blackout is set to take place in Minnesota as a protest against the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The event, dubbed the 'Day of Truth & Freedom,' will involve closures of businesses, schools, and other institutions, with organizers calling for an end to ICE operations in the state following recent controversial enforcement actions.

Minneapolis union president talks about economic blackout to protest ICE's actions

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Key Highlights

  • The economic blackout is scheduled for Friday as part of a protest against ICE enforcement in Minnesota.
  • Organizers include community leaders, faith leaders, and labor unions, advocating for no work, no school, and no shopping.
  • The protest follows the killing of Renee Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis.
  • The Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation has endorsed the economic blackout.
  • Demonstrators are demanding an investigation into ICE for potential constitutional violations.
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Sources

  1. Economic blackout in Minnesota to protest against ICE: ‘No work, no school, no shopping’
  2. Minneapolis union president talks about economic blackout to protest ICE's actions
  3. Statewide economic blackout planned in Minnesota to protest ICE enforcement

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