Overview
- Dozens gathered outside Target’s Minneapolis headquarters Monday as Michael Fiddelke began his first day as CEO, following sit‑ins at 23 Twin Cities stores and demonstrations in other cities.
- Organizers urged Target to publicly call for ICE to leave Minnesota, train staff on responding to agents, and deny entry to immigration officers without judicial warrants, while Target says it has no cooperative agreements with ICE.
- Target acknowledged the protests and emphasized safety, as a spokesperson said the company recognizes peaceful demonstrations and would pass store‑level demands to leadership.
- On Jan. 25, leaders of more than 60 Minnesota companies issued a joint call for an “immediate de‑escalation of tensions,” a move criticized for avoiding direct mention of ICE or the victims but defended by some advisers as a unifying approach.
- The activism follows the killings of U.S. citizens Renée Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, with employee pressure rising, including an open letter signed by more than 800 tech workers, and reports of business disruptions across affected communities.