University of Minnesota groups lead ‘National Shutdown’ anti-ICE protest

January 30, 2026, 11:57 AM EST
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (Fox News) — University of Minnesota student groups are spearheading a “National Shutdown” in protest of federal immigration enforcement, joined by far-left radicals nationwide.

### Key Endorsers
The Black Student Union, Somali Student Association, Ethiopian Student Association, Liberian Student Association, and the Graduate Labor Union at the University of Minnesota have endorsed the event.

### Motivation
The shutdown is fueled by the shooting deaths of anti-ICE activists Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were killed by ICE agents.

### Nationwide Support
Groups like CAIR, Black Lives Matter Detroit, LA Tenants Union, Palestinian Youth Movement, ANSWER Coalition, 50501, and Party for Socialism and Liberation have also backed the action.

### Call to Action
Activists demand ICE’s abolishment and are urging nationwide participation in the shutdown to oppose ICE’s actions.

### Event Details
Protesters plan to boycott work, school, and shopping on Friday, culminating in a demonstration in Minneapolis at Government Plaza.

### University Response
The University of Minnesota has not provided a comment on the planned shutdown.

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