Austin Businesses Lock Doors, Shoppers Swear Off Big Box Stores, in National ICE Protest

Austin businesses lock doors, shoppers swear off big box stores, in national ICE protest

Local businesses on Friday locked their doors, and shoppers swore off national chains and retailers as they put their money where their mouth is during a national shutdown.

'I feel strongly about it': Lincoln businesses take part in Friday's national ICE protest

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) —A national protest swept through the United States on Friday, even reaching the capital city. It was a coordinated effort in which people chose not to shop, work, or attend school. The mission behind it is to either defund ICE or shut it down. Several local businesses took part in the movement. Some closed their doors, and...

ICE enforcement protest reaches Truckee, Coffeebar joins national shutdown

TRUCKEE, Calif. — In response to recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity and the deaths of four people shot by federal agents elsewhere in the country, activists are calling for a nationwide “shutdown” on Friday — a movement that has now reached Truckee. The event, dubbed National Shutdown or National Day of Action, urges supporters to stay home from work and school and refrain from shopping for the day, with the goal of a…

The Needle: ICE Arrests in D.C. Continued After Surge, NSO Fans Oblivious and Bothered During First Lady Doc Premiere, And National Shutdown Happening Today

ICE out: Activists are calling for a national shutdown today in protest of the violence and brutality of convicted felon and President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcers. The campaign’s call to action is no work, no school, and no shopping. Several local businesses are participating. And there’s a rally at 3 p.m. at the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station to demand Congress cut funding for ICE. Plus five points for collective action. +5 [Gua…

Various North Bay Business To Take Part In Nationwide National Shutdown Protest

Businesses across Napa and Sonoma counties are closing their doors or donating profits today as part of a nationwide “National Shutdown” protest against federal immigration enforcement. The Press Democrat reports the movement calls for a day of no work, school, or shopping to demand an end to ICE funding following several recent fatal shootings involving federal agents.

Clevelanders protest Downtown as part of national day of action against ICE

Cities all across the country, including Cleveland, are set to protest on Friday afternoon against ICE and the recent shootings in Minnesota.