"No Work, No Shopping": Minnesota General Strike Challenges Trump Immigration 2026 Surge
On Jan 23, 2026, Minnesota launched a general strike to protest the Trump administration's immigration surge. Businesses closed and protests erupted despite freezing weather.
Minnesota's economy hit a freezing point as a massive display of civil disobedience took hold. According to Reuters, on January 23, 2026, scores of businesses across Minnesota shuttered their doors in a general strike protesting President Donald Trump's deployment of thousands of ICE agents to the streets of Minneapolis.
Economic Impact of the Minnesota General Strike Trump Immigration 2026 Protests
The strike, organized by labor unions and religious leaders, sent a clear message: "NO WORK. NO SCHOOL. NO SHOPPING." Local icons like Pow Wow Grounds and Lito's Bakery closed for business, serving instead as community hubs for donations. The crackdown was initiated by the Trump administration in response to fraud allegations within the Somali community, which the President disparagingly labeled "garbage."
Corporate Neutrality vs. Community Crisis
Despite the upheaval, Minnesota’s Fortune 500 giants, including Target, UnitedHealth, and 3M, have largely remained silent. Target, in particular, faced criticism for failing to detail its guidance for employees regarding ICE presence in its stores. Meanwhile, federal agents have reportedly used tear gas and flash-bang grenades to disperse crowds, claiming protesters have obstructed their work.
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