In Minnesota, on Jan. 23, thousands of protesters and over 100 clergy members rally against the federal immigration crackdown. Despite bone-chilling temperatures of –9°F, the movement—spurred by the recent fatal shooting of a local mother, Renee Good, by ICE—has led to widespread business closures and high-profile arrests at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Simultaneously, thousands of protesters braved frigid temperatures in downtown Minneapolis to voice their opposition to the Trump administration’s policies. Supported by labor unions and faith leaders, the movement has seen over 700 businesses close in solidarity following the fatal shooting of Good by ICE earlier this month.
The protests have evolved into a statewide strike, with landmarks like the Guthrie Theater closing their doors to protest a crackdown that organizers call historic in its scale.
3. Key Details Breakdown
| Event | Details |
| Airport Arrests | ~100 clergy arrested - cited for trespassing/non-compliance at MSP Airport. |
| Downtown Rally | Several thousand protesters gathered in –9°F weather. |
| Catalyst | The Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer. |
| Economic Impact | 700+ businesses and institutions (including the Guthrie Theater) closed in solidarity. |
| The Goal | To end deportation flights and halt the "largest-ever" DHS enforcement operation. |
Notable Quote
"It's definitely chilly, but the kind of ice that's dangerous to us is not the weather."
— Rev. Elizabeth Barish Browne
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