"Labor unions, faith organizations, and local businesses in Minnesota are calling for a statewide "collective pause" this Friday-in which they urge residents not to go to work, school, or do any shopping-in protest of the Trump administration's aggressive deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the Twin Cities and beyond. The action, called the "Day of Truth and Freedom," is planned for January 23, and includes plans for a march in downtown Minneapolis at 2 p.m."
"On January 6, the Department of Homeland Security announced it was deploying 2,000 officers to the Minneapolis area to conduct what it called the "largest immigration operation ever." The next day, an ICE agent shot and killed Minneapolis resident Renee Nicole Good. Residents and officials, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, called for ICE to leave the state immediately. Since then, the crackdown has only continued."
On January 6 the Department of Homeland Security deployed 2,000 officers to the Minneapolis area for what it called the "largest immigration operation ever." The next day an ICE agent shot and killed Minneapolis resident Renee Nicole Good, prompting calls for ICE to leave the state. Since then ICE has continued aggressive operations, including reported door-to-door raids and appearances at local schools that led districts to switch to remote learning. Incidents have included workers being dragged from a Target and agents forcing a nearly naked man outside into freezing temperatures. Labor unions, faith groups, community organizations, and local businesses are calling for a statewide "collective pause" on January 23 labeled the "Day of Truth and Freedom," with a planned march in downtown Minneapolis at 2 p.m.
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