MINNEAPOLIS IN CRISIS: 2 Americans Dead as 100,000 Protest Federal ICE Operation | Washington Watch

Описание: 🚨 BREAKING:

Minneapolis remains in crisis as protests continue following the deaths of two U.S. citizens killed by federal agents during Operation Metro Surge. This is what's happening RIGHT NOW in Minnesota - January 27, 2026.
Two Americans. Both 37 years old. Both unarmed. Both shot dead by federal ICE agents in less than three weeks. Now Minnesota is fighting back with the largest general strike America has seen in 80 years.

📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

Why 100,000 people protested in -29°C temperatures
The deaths of Renée Good (Jan 7) and Alex Pretti (Jan 24)
How 700+ businesses shut down in solidarity
Why 60+ Fortune 500 CEOs are demanding change
Trump vs. Walz: The political battle behind closed doors
University of Minnesota students walk out (happening today)
Federal court hearings that could change everything
Will there be a nationwide strike on May 1st?

🔥 KEY EVENTS COVERED:

✓ Operation Metro Surge: 3,000+ federal agents deployed
✓ Renée Good shooting (Jan 7) - ruled homicide
✓ Historic general strike (Jan 23) - largest in 80 years
✓ Alex Pretti shooting (Jan 24) - ruled homicide
✓ 60+ CEOs sign letter demanding de-escalation
✓ Republican gubernatorial candidate withdraws in protest
✓ 100 clergy arrested blocking deportation flights
✓ Federal agents use tear gas on protesters (Jan 26)
✓ Trump-Walz negotiations ongoing
✓ Government shutdown looming (Jan 30 deadline)

📊 BY THE NUMBERS:

100,000 protesters in -29°C weather
700+ businesses closed during strike
3,000+ people arrested by ICE
2 U.S. citizens killed by federal agents
60+ Fortune 500 CEOs signed solidarity letter
1,500 military troops on standby in Alaska
12+ federal prosecutors resigned in protest
5-year-old American child detained with father

🏢 MAJOR CORPORATIONS INVOLVED:

Target, 3M, Best Buy, Cargill, General Mills, UnitedHealth Group, Mayo Clinic, and 50+ more Minnesota companies are demanding immediate de-escalation. Why is corporate America suddenly getting political?

⚖️ LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS TODAY:

Federal court hearings happening as we speak could determine whether Operation Metro Surge continues or ends. Minnesota has sued DHS. Body camera footage is being preserved. The FBI is investigating. This is far from over.

🌎 GOING NATIONAL:

What started in Minneapolis is spreading. Solidarity protests in Chicago, NYC, LA, Seattle, DC. Labor unions are calling for a potential nationwide general strike on May 1st. If that happens, it would be unprecedented in modern American history.

💡 WHY THIS MATTERS:

This isn't just about immigration. Two American citizens were shot by federal agents and nobody's been charged. 100,000 people braved deadly cold to protest. Corporate CEOs are taking political stands. A Republican candidate quit his race over this. Something fundamental is breaking in America.

📰 SOURCES:

All information verified through: Minnesota Public Radio, Star Tribune, Reuters, Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal, CBS News, BBC, official government statements, and court documents. No speculation. Just facts.

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