Friday’s ‘ICE Out of Minnesota’ day is a general strike. Here’s what that means.

Friday is “ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth & Freedom,” a general strike supported by Minnesota’s unions, progressive faith leaders, Democratic lawmakers and community activists. The “ICE Out” day proponents are encouraging all Minnesotans to stay home from work, school and refrain from shopping —

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: January 21, 2026

Words: 460

Last Updated: 6 days ago

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Friday is “ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth & Freedom,” a general strike supported by Minnesota’s unions, progressive faith leaders, Democratic lawmakers and community activists.

The “ICE Out” day proponents are encouraging all Minnesotans to stay home from work, school and refrain from shopping — suspensions of normal orders of business to protest the presence of federal immigration agents in Minnesota.

A general strike is a work stoppage across multiple industries. The overall …

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