In brief
On Friday, people across the United States are participating in a nationwide strike dubbed 'no work, no school, no shopping' to protest against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics. This movement comes in the wake of violent incidents, including the shooting of a Minnesota nurse who was recording a Border Patrol operation and the death of a woman shot by ICE. Organizers from the Twin Cities have expressed a strong commitment to stopping what they describe as ICE’s 'reign of terror', prompting several businesses to close and schools to cancel classes in solidarity.
Protesters across the U.S. are calling for a ‘no work, no school, no shopping’ day this Friday as part of a nationwide strike against the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement.
The demonstrations arise just days after an intensive care nurse, Alex Pretti, was shot multiple times while recording Border Patrol officers during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. This incident has reignited national scrutiny towards the administration's tactics, which have faced public outcry since the tragic shooting of Renee Good, a woman killed by an ICE officer earlier this month.
Organizers from the Twin Cities have stated, 'The people of the Twin Cities have shown the way for the whole country – to stop ICE’s reign of terror, we need to SHUT IT DOWN.' Their message resonates with many, prompting a significant response across various states.
In preparation for the protest, multiple businesses have announced closures during Friday’s 'blackout', and several schools have preemptively canceled classes expecting high levels of absenteeism. Students are also organizing walkouts, while others plan gatherings in churches, courthouses, and city squares to show solidarity.
