Protest organizers called for a nationwide strike, during which participants refused to work, study, or shop. In response to the protests, the police declared a citywide tactical alert, forcing officers to remain at their posts. Later, law enforcement began dispersing the demonstrators, using tear gas.
As noted by CBS, citing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, on January 7 in Minneapolis, an ICE officer shot a 37-year-old woman, which sparked mass protests in the city. Another incident involving a border patrol agent also resulted in the death of a civilian, according to reports from Fox News.
Nearly 100,000 people participated in the protests in Minneapolis. In New York City, on January 12, protesters gathered at Trump Tower.
According to information published on January 30 in The New York Times, ICE expanded the powers of its officers, allowing them to make arrests without prior warrants. Previously, such actions were only permissible in cases where agents believed the suspect might flee from justice.
