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Numerous protests have been organized for this weekend in Minnesota as opposition to federal immigration clampdowns grows.
Heightened tensions have been bubbling over in Minnesota following the federal government’s deployment of thousands of immigration enforcement agents. Protests have been taking place in Minnesota following the death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old American citizen who was shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Jonathan Ross on January 7.
The death of Good, who relatives say was acting as a legal observer during a wave of ICE operations in Minneapolis, has heightened tensions in the city and sparked a standoff between the Trump administration and local officials. Federal authorities, including the White House and Department of Homeland Security, have insisted that Good was a “domestic terrorist” who aimed her car at an ICE agent, forcing the officer to shoot in self-defense.
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The backlash on the ground in Minnesota has been strong. Last week, protestors entered a church in St. Paul's during a service, which was met with considerable kickback from MAGA faithful. At least two people have been arrested in connection with the protest after the Department of Justice launched an investigation.
On Wednesday, a U.S. appeals court overturned a lower court’s order that had barred federal officers from arresting or using tear gas on peaceful protesters.
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Here's where protests have been organized for this weekend in Minnesota:
Friday
A rally has been called in downtown Minneapolis, beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, organized by ICE Out Of MN.
"The ICE 'surge' that cost the life of Renee Nicole Good is violating the Constitutional and human rights of Americans and our neighbors. It is time to suspend the normal order of business to demand immediate cessation of ICE actions in MN, accountability for federal agents who have caused loss of life and abuse to Minnesota residents and call for Congress to immediately intervene," the website reads.
"Friday, January 23rd will be a statewide day of non-violent moral action, reflection: no work, no school, no shopping - only community, conscience, and collective action."
Groups are also rallying behind a general strike, organized by the same group. A general strike is when a large group of people stop working and consuming at the same time. It’s broader than a normal strike because it isn’t limited to one company or sector: it involves many and can disrupt the economy or public services to draw attention to the issue. More than 450 businesses have pledged to close on Friday in support, according to a list compiled by Bring Me The News.
Saturday
In Brainerd, there will be a community vigil held outside Crow Wing County Jail, which organizers have said has entered into agreements with ICE.
"We are gathering for a peaceful, public vigil to stand in solidarity with immigrant neighbors and to bear witness to what is unfolding in our community," a description of the event reads.
A silent auction fundraiser will also be taking place in St. Paul's, and a street medic workshop for helping injured protestors is being held in Minneapolis.
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