Workers in Minnesota are taking a stand against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, putting pressure on major companies to take action. The protests follow the deaths of Renee Good, an unarmed woman killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, and Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse who was fatally shot by ICE agents.
Labor unions, community leaders, and faith leaders are organizing a Day of Truth & Freedom, calling for an economic blackout of no work, no shopping, and no school. The protests target large corporations, including Target, Home Depot, Enterprise, Delta Airlines, and Hilton, demanding they take stands against ICE operations. Workers have been signing letters criticizing the companies' silence on the issue.
Activists are expressing outrage at the lack of response from corporate executives, particularly those at Target. Sheletta Brundidge, an organizer in Minneapolis, says that Target CEO Brian Cornell should be speaking out about the issue, rather than remaining silent. Brundidge also questions whether Cornell has visited the site where Renee Good was killed and provided support to her children.
The economic impact of ICE operations is significant, with a recent report estimating that they are costing taxpayers at least $18 million per week. Immigrant workers and business owners generate an estimated $41 billion annually in economic output for Minnesota.
Construction workers and labor leaders are also speaking out against ICE operations on construction sites. They say that the agents' presence causes harm and chaos, making it difficult for people to work. Workers have delivered petitions to companies demanding they prevent ICE from entering job sites without a valid warrant and to support an end to ICE violence and raids.
The backlash against ICE is fueled by concerns about the fairness and effectiveness of the agency's operations. While some argue that ICE helps keep communities safe, others say that it creates fear and divides people. The Trump administration's policies have been criticized for targeting innocent people, including US citizens with no criminal record.
As protests continue, workers are calling on companies to use their influence to pressure the federal government to leave Minnesota immediately. Labor unions will continue to stand in solidarity with workers who have been unlawfully detained, and community leaders will push for economic action against companies that fail to speak out against ICE operations.
Labor unions, community leaders, and faith leaders are organizing a Day of Truth & Freedom, calling for an economic blackout of no work, no shopping, and no school. The protests target large corporations, including Target, Home Depot, Enterprise, Delta Airlines, and Hilton, demanding they take stands against ICE operations. Workers have been signing letters criticizing the companies' silence on the issue.
Activists are expressing outrage at the lack of response from corporate executives, particularly those at Target. Sheletta Brundidge, an organizer in Minneapolis, says that Target CEO Brian Cornell should be speaking out about the issue, rather than remaining silent. Brundidge also questions whether Cornell has visited the site where Renee Good was killed and provided support to her children.
The economic impact of ICE operations is significant, with a recent report estimating that they are costing taxpayers at least $18 million per week. Immigrant workers and business owners generate an estimated $41 billion annually in economic output for Minnesota.
Construction workers and labor leaders are also speaking out against ICE operations on construction sites. They say that the agents' presence causes harm and chaos, making it difficult for people to work. Workers have delivered petitions to companies demanding they prevent ICE from entering job sites without a valid warrant and to support an end to ICE violence and raids.
The backlash against ICE is fueled by concerns about the fairness and effectiveness of the agency's operations. While some argue that ICE helps keep communities safe, others say that it creates fear and divides people. The Trump administration's policies have been criticized for targeting innocent people, including US citizens with no criminal record.
As protests continue, workers are calling on companies to use their influence to pressure the federal government to leave Minnesota immediately. Labor unions will continue to stand in solidarity with workers who have been unlawfully detained, and community leaders will push for economic action against companies that fail to speak out against ICE operations.
! I mean, I get it, Renee Good's death was a huge shock, but taking on the whole system like this? It's like, what's next? Shutting down the economy over a police shooting or a protest? 
I'm not saying the man didn't do something wrong, but come on, we can't just hold companies hostage. They've got families to feed too. And Target CEO Brian Cornell is being super quiet about it 
. Like, what's he afraid of? Is he actually scared for his own safety or is this just some corporate PR spin? 
I need some sources on this one... where's the proof that these companies are actually going to take a stand against ICE? 
I mean, Renee Good was just a regular person who got caught up in something that was completely unfair. And Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an ICU nurse, was even shot by ICE agents after doing his job. It's just heartbreaking.
Like, what's it going to take for them to speak out? Has Brian Cornell visited the site where Renee Good was killed yet? I don't know if he has, but we need answers.
It's time for them to use their influence to pressure the federal government into leaving us alone. We can't keep living like this, where one wrong move could mean detention or even deportation.
I can only imagine how scary it must be for all those people living with the constant fear of being targeted by ICE. It's heartbreaking to think about Renee Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti losing their lives like this... 
But at the same time, I'm hoping that Target will listen to the workers and do something to help.
I'm really worried about what's happening in Minneapolis, you know? Like, a woman was killed by an ICE officer and now people are taking action because the corporations aren't speaking up... it's not fair that these workers have to deal with this. They're already risking their lives on the job, and then they gotta worry about ICE agents showing up without a warrant? It's just crazy 
. The economic impact of all this is huge too... Minnesota's economy is literally losing millions every week because of ICE.
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hasn't said anything about this whole ice thing... weirdo
Companies gotta step up or get left behind! "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." They need to put their money where their mouth is if they wanna stay on the right side of history 
. I mean, come on Brian Cornell, can't you just say something about this? Renee Good's death was tragic and Alex Jeffrey Pretti's was a senseless killing... it's not like they're being silent about everything else 
. Labor unions and community leaders are really taking a stand here, and it's about time someone did 
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It's unacceptable.
It's time to take a stance against ICE and make Minnesota a safe haven for everyone.