Minneapolis Declares “General Strike” in Protest Against Immigration Raids

Minneapolis Declares “General Strike” in Protest Against Immigration Raids

Minneapolis witnessed a sweeping “general strike” on Friday, January 23, 2026, as civic leaders and unions organized mass demonstrations against the Trump Administration’s intensified immigration enforcement. The city, known as a “sanctuary” jurisdiction for undocumented immigrants, became the focal point of federal raids carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Context of the Protest

Sanctuary city under pressure: Minneapolis has long offered protections to undocumented residents, making it a target for federal immigration operations.

Organizers’ call: More than 100 civic groups and unions urged residents to participate in an “economic blackout”—no work, no school, no shopping—under the banner Day of Truth & Freedom.

Impact: Hundreds of businesses were expected to close, while large-scale rallies unfolded across the city.

Rising Tensions in Minnesota

The Renee Good case: On January 7, Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was fatally shot by an ICE agent while driving her vehicle. Her death sparked outrage and intensified calls for accountability.

Detention of minors: Public anger grew after reports that several children, including a five-year-old boy, were detained with his father in a San Antonio, Texas facility. Critics denounced the detentions as violations of basic human rights.

Escalating protests: Demonstrators in recent weeks attempted to confront ICE agents at hotels, prompting heavy police deployments.

Political Response.

Vice presidential visit: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance visited Minneapolis on Thursday, January 22, meeting with ICE agents in a show of support for the administration’s immigration policies.

Federal justification: The Trump Administration has defended the raids, citing alleged misuse of federal funds by daycare centers linked to members of the Somali community—a group the president has repeatedly disparaged.

Key Takeaways

Element Detail

Date Friday, January 23, 2026

Location Minneapolis, Minnesota

Organizers Civic leaders, unions, Indivisible Twin Cities

Actions Business closures, economic boycott, mass rallies.

Trigger Event Death of Renee Good, detention of minors

Federal Position Support from VP J.D. Vance; raids justified by alleged fraud cases.

The general strike in Minneapolis underscores the deepening clash between federal immigration enforcement and local sanctuary policies. The death of Renee Good and the detention of children have galvanized public outrage, fueling demands for congressional intervention and accountability for ICE. Minnesota now stands at the center of America’s most contentious immigration debate.

Sources press office official:/AFP/ AP/EFE/Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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