Summary
Many stores and restaurants in Minnesota plan to close on January 23 to support protests against a major deportation effort by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The protests are in response to the arrests made during the operation and recent incidents involving ICE agents. The shutdown is part of a larger "Day of Truth and Freedom" organized by community and labor groups in the state.
Key Facts
- The protests are against "Operation Metro Surge," a deportation effort by DHS in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
- The protest is scheduled for January 23, encouraging people not to work or go to school.
- Recent incidents involving ICE agents include two shootings, resulting in one death and one injury.
- The Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation supports the protest, demanding certain actions, including ICE's removal from Minnesota.
- A long list of businesses, including restaurants and bookstores, will close to show support.
- Organizers call January 23 a "Day of Truth and Freedom."
- The protest aims to show public discontent with detention operations in Minnesota.
