ICE has become a national issue for Target

"Groups like the ICE Out of MN Coalition and Unidos MN have staged protests and other actions in Minnesota following Jan. 8, when federal agents tackled and detained two Target employees outside of a Target store in Richfield, Minnesota. But over the past few days, more groups and activists outside of Minnesota have also been calling out Target's relative silence on ICE activity in its home state."

"Last year, Target faced widespread criticism over its pullback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Now, the retailer's response to ICE's growing presence in its home city of Minneapolis is being scrutinized in a similar manner. Neither situation is unique to Target. Other Minnesota businesses like General Mills and Best Buy have also been largely silent on the issue. Home Depot was also quiet as immigration raids took place near its stores in the Los Angeles area and elsewhere last year."

Federal agents' growing presence in Minneapolis, including an incident on Jan. 8 when agents tackled and detained two Target employees outside a Richfield store, has prompted protests and calls for action. Local groups such as ICE Out of MN Coalition and Unidos MN have staged demonstrations, and national organizations have protested at Target stores in several cities. Activists and unions have urged Target to publicly denounce ICE, call for ICE to leave the state, deny ICE access to stores, or lobby to cut ICE funding. Target issued a statement prioritizing team and guest safety and affirming the importance of peaceful protest. Other Minnesota corporations have remained largely silent.

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