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Activists Plan Nationwide Shutdown Over ICE Shootings and Raids

FOX 11 Los AngelesJanuary 28, 20262 min8,151 views
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Nationwide Shutdown Over ICE Operations

  • πŸ“£ Anti-ICE activists are organizing a nationwide shutdown on Friday, January 30th, calling for no work, no school, and no shopping.
  • 🎯 The primary goal of this boycott is to pressure the federal government to scale down ICE operations.
  • ✊ Organizers are also holding training sessions to teach people how to properly document ICE activity they witness.

Calls for Investigation and Restraint

  • πŸ”Ž Both Democrats and some Republicans are calling for an investigation into the shooting death of Alex Prey in Minneapolis.
  • ⚠️ Texas Senator Ted Cruz urged the White House to be more measured in immigration operations.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Assembly Member Isaac Bryan stated that the shutdown is a moment for people to stand up to the administration and say "enough is enough."

Concerns Over Federal Government Actions

  • 🚨 Activists and some politicians express alarm over the federal government utilizing agents against American citizens, not just undocumented individuals.
  • βš–οΈ State Senator Pettz believes the federal government's actions have been incredibly alarming.
  • πŸ’¬ Republican Congressman Kevin Kylie, while not directly commenting, has posted on social media encouraging reduced rhetoric and efforts to prevent further tragedies.
  • πŸ“ˆ Organizers believe that "people power" is moving the needle, influencing public opinion and even leading to demotions within the administration.
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