"On 24 January, Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents while he was helping another civilian in Minneapolis who had been knocked to the ground just weeks after an ICE agent killed Renee Good. In response to this second killing of a Minnesotan, demonstrations spread across the United States to protest the Trump administration and its ultra-violent immigration enforcement tactics. Minneapolis has been in a state of sustained protest."
"Its general strike on 23 January mobilized tens of thousands of Minnesotans to participate in an economic blackout and march in the streets. Solidarity protests, strikes and marches also took place across the country, including the Free America Walkout, which involved more than 900 local actions across all 50 states on the anniversary of Donald Trump's second inauguration."
Alex Pretti's killing by federal agents in Minneapolis sparked nationwide demonstrations protesting ultra-violent immigration enforcement. Minneapolis remained in sustained protest, and a general strike on 23 January mobilized tens of thousands for an economic blackout and street marches. Solidarity protests, strikes, and marches occurred across the United States, including the Free America Walkout with more than 900 local actions in all 50 states. Earlier resistance efforts emphasized converting street outrage into electoral and formal political tactics, contributing to the 2018 House majority and the 2020 presidential victory. The second wave of resistance focuses on understanding who participates, what motivates them, and which tactics activists employ.
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