Following the recent unlawful murder of another U.S. citizen, Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse for the department of veteran affairs, many associations from the University of Minnesota, Union De Vecinos, IFCO/Pastors Peace, and more have endorsed a nationwide shutdown. They are urging people to take a stand against ICE, this Friday Jan. 30.

This would mean no work, no school, no shopping for everyone causing an economic shutdown showing the government how much Americans and the American dollar is worth. 

Minnesota has already started doing what they can to have their voices and concerns heard, with hundreds of stores having been closed.

“An estimated 700 restaurants, shops, museums and entertainment venues closed,” stated The Spokesman-Review. People are taking to the streets to protest, and gaining the attention needed to make a change. This effort is expanding to many parts of the country this Friday. 

People are seeing that ICE agents are using too much force with people whether you’re legal, not documented, or even a child. This year alone we have seen many videos of agents using their power to the full extent, that is threatening, and killing your neighbors, friends, family, and community. 

The ThunderWord reached out to different organizations on campus, including the Associated Students of Highline College (ASHC), Highline College Education Association (HCEA), Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA), and the faculty senate, to inquire about participation in Friday’s strike and did not receive a response.