Summary
Workers at Target and other Minnesota businesses are asking their employers to speak out against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids. They want companies to provide clear guidance on handling ICE visits and to limit ICE's access to their properties. These requests come after ICE detained two Target employees, raising concerns among workers about their safety at work.
Key Facts
- Workers in Minnesota, including those at Target, want their companies to address ICE raids and protect them.
- The demand for action increased after ICE detained two employees at a Target store in Minneapolis.
- Over 300 Target employees signed a letter urging the company to prevent ICE from entering its properties.
- Sandra Macmillan, a Target cashier, resigned after the ICE incident, expressing disappointment with Target’s lack of public response.
- Legal experts say that how much businesses can restrict ICE access is unclear.
- Target stated it provided staff with resources about personal safety and ICE procedures.
- The ICE raids are part of President Trump's strict immigration policies, with a specific initiative called "Operation Metro Surge" targeting Minneapolis.
- Federal actions have prompted protests against companies like Target, Home Depot, and Hilton, which have faced backlash and security concerns.
