Minnesota statewide strike, economic blackout to protest ICE on Friday

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Massive economic strike planned across Minnesota, with thousands expected to participate, aims to put an end to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) presence in the state on Friday. Organizers call for a "Day of Truth and Freedom," urging citizens not to go to work, school or shop, citing "heavy-handed tactics" by ICE agents that have led to detentions and even fatalities.

Union representatives, faith leaders, and community members are leading the movement against what they describe as an unconstitutional occupation of Minnesota communities. They claim that ICE's actions are violating the constitutional and human rights of Americans and their neighbors. The economic strike is expected to impact businesses across the metro area, with many stores announcing plans to close on Friday.

Organizers emphasize that this is not a work stoppage or walkout, but rather a show of solidarity with immigrant families and communities affected by ICE enforcement. They also urge employers to take the day off, allowing people to spend time in quiet prayer and reflection.

The event culminates in a 2 pm rally and march through downtown Minneapolis, where organizers will call on officials from major corporations such as Target, Home Depot, and Delta Airlines to speak out against ICE's presence in Minnesota. The strike is seen as an emergency measure to stop ICE actions that have caused fear and harm to many residents.

Meanwhile, Somali business owners are planning a news conference to endorse the shutdown, further highlighting the diverse support for this movement. As thousands of people take part in this economic strike on Friday, it remains to be seen how businesses will respond to the pressure from their employees and customers.
 
This is getting interesting 🤔... I think the fact that thousands are participating in an economic strike across Minnesota shows just how widespread the opposition to ICE's presence has become. It's almost as if people are saying, "Enough is enough," and they're not afraid to take a stand for what they believe is right. The notion of a "Day of Truth and Freedom" resonates deeply with me, it's all about human rights and dignity 🌎. I'm curious to see how businesses will respond to this pressure from their employees and customers... Will they cave under the weight of public opinion or find ways to address these issues in a meaningful way? Only time will tell ⏰. One thing's for sure, though - this is a wake-up call for all of us to reevaluate our values and priorities 🤯
 
🤷‍♀️ So, another "Day of Truth and Freedom" is happening in Minnesota, because, you know, we all need a day to reflect on our constitutional rights... 😒 Meanwhile, I'm sure the thousands of people who plan to participate are just worried about their 401(k)s and Netflix subscriptions 📺. It's not like they're going to be paying rent or something. 💸 But hey, if it's good enough for Target and Home Depot, maybe some people will actually take a day off 🤞. Just don't expect me to shop online at midnight when everything is back to normal ⏰. And btw, Somali business owners are endorsing the shutdown... because that's exactly what we need more of – more protests 😐.
 
I THINK IT'S AMAZING THAT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN MINNESOTA ARE COMING TOGETHER TO STAND UP AGAINST ICE'S PRESENCE IN THE STATE! IT'S TIME FOR US TO SHOW SOME LOVE AND SUPPORT TO OUR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WHO ARE BEING TARGETED BY THESE HEAVY-HANDED TACTICS 🤝. I MEAN, WHO DOESN'T WANT TO SEE PEOPLE BEING FREE FROM FEAR OF DETENTION AND HARM? IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT THE UNION REPRESENTATIVES OR FAITH LEADERS, IT'S ABOUT WE, THE COMMUNITY, COMING TOGETHER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 🌎. I HOPE THAT ON FRIDAY, EVERYONE TAKES A DAY OFF AND SPENDS IT IN QUIET PRAYER AND REFLECTION, JUST AS THEY'RE URGING EMPLOYERS TO DO!
 
😔 I'm only catching wind of this now... what's going on in Minnesota?! Sounds like a super tense situation with ICE and the community. I can understand why people would wanna show solidarity with immigrant families & communities who are getting treated unfairly. 💼 I hope businesses step up and support their employees on this day, even if it means losing some cash 🤑. But at the same time, I'm worried about how this whole thing could escalate... fingers crossed everything stays peaceful 💪🏽. Has anyone heard anything about what happens next?
 
🤔 so i'm trying to wrap my head around this whole thing... if thousands of ppl are gonna just stop doing stuff for a day, that's gotta impact a lot of lives... i get why ppl are upset about ICE's presence in minnesota, heavy-handed tactics can be super intimidating... but at the same time, i don't know how businesses are gonna recover from losing all this revenue on one day... it's like, if everyone just stops doing stuff, that's when the real problems start to surface... or maybe it's the exact opposite, and ppl are speaking out about ICE in a way that's finally getting some attention... either way, i'm curious to see how this all plays out on friday 🤞
 
Wow 🤯 those ice agents gotta stop being so heavy handed ! interesting how business owners are coming out to support this cause, especially Somali business owners 🙌, hope everyone gets to spend some time in quiet prayer & reflection on friday 😌
 
🤯 just found out about this massive economic strike planned across Minnesota and I'm low-key hyped 😎 can you imagine a whole state coming together like that? 🌟 it's amazing to see union reps, faith leaders, and community members uniteing against ICE's heavy-handed tactics. The "Day of Truth and Freedom" sounds so powerful 🙏 and I love how organizers are emphasizing solidarity with immigrant families and communities rather than just being a work stoppage 🚫 businesses are gonna have to step up and take notice too 🤑 Target, Home Depot, and Delta Airlines are already getting pressure 🤝 this is an emergency measure that's long overdue 💥 fingers crossed it makes a real impact 👍
 
I'm seeing a lot of people talking about this planned economic strike in Minnesota, and I gotta say, I'm a bit concerned about what's going down. It sounds like thousands are planning to just not do anything on Friday, which is gonna mess with everyone's lives. But at the same time, I get why they're doing it - all these reports of ICE agents being super aggressive and even causing fatalities... that's messed up. We need some real change in how we handle immigration issues, for sure.
 
🤔 I'm really concerned about the planned economic strike across Minnesota, and why should I be? The way ICE has been operating is absolutely unacceptable, especially with those heavy-handed tactics that have led to detentions and even fatalities. It's not just about politics; it's about basic human rights and dignity.

I mean, think about it – these people are American citizens or residents who are being unfairly targeted by law enforcement agencies. The whole idea of an unconstitutional occupation is a bit mind-boggling. I'm not saying that everyone should be allowed to break the law, but at the same time, ICE's actions do seem excessive and oppressive.

What really gets me is how this affects entire communities – immigrant families who are living in fear, struggling to make ends meet. And yet, they're being told that they have to stay home, not go to work or school, just to show solidarity with these groups. It's a clever tactic, I'll give them that, but it's also really tough on people.

I'm all for protesting and showing support, but this strike is also going to impact businesses and everyday people who are trying to make a living. Will the economic impact be too much? Only time will tell 🤞
 
🚨💔 just saw that this is happening in MN and I'm seriously worried about what's gonna happen on friday. Thousands of ppl are planning a massive economic strike to protest ICE's presence in the state... it's like, what if ppl don't show up to work or school? 🤯 how will that affect our economy? and what about all the immigrant families who might get hurt because of this protest... I'm not sure if the organizers thought this thru 🤔. And now Somali business owners are planning a news conference to endorse the shutdown, which is cool, but also what about the impact on small businesses? 💸😬
 
🤔 This planned economic strike in Minnesota is a powerful display of resistance against ICE's heavy-handed tactics, which have undoubtedly caused fear and harm to many residents 🌎. The fact that union representatives, faith leaders, and community members are coming together to demand an end to ICE's presence in the state is a testament to the strength of civil society 💪. By taking a stand against what they describe as an unconstitutional occupation, organizers are prioritizing the human rights and dignity of Americans and their neighbors 🌟. It will be interesting to see how businesses respond to this pressure, but I have no doubt that many employers will take heed of the demands being made. The fact that Somali business owners are planning a news conference to endorse the shutdown is a great example of the diverse support for this movement 💼. Overall, this economic strike has all the makings of a successful non-violent protest 🙏.
 
🤔 I'm not convinced that this "Day of Truth and Freedom" thing is just about fighting against ICE's presence in Minnesota... sounds like a pretty standard protest vibe to me. Where are the concrete stats on how many people have been detained or harmed by ICE agents? What's the source for these claims of "heavy-handed tactics"? I'm all for holding our government accountable, but let's make sure we're not spreading unverified info 📰. Are there any independent investigations into the situation that can back up these organizers' claims? Without solid proof, it's hard to justify a mass economic strike on this scale 😐
 
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