Organizers of the general strike are asking people to not go to work, not go to school, and not purchase anything on January 30. This creates both an economic blackout, and the opportunity to participate in local protests against ICE.

A second consecutive Friday “economic blackout” to protest federal immigration enforcement is not picking up as much traction in Minnesota this time around. Most businesses are staying open, even among the hundreds that closed last week,

Local demonstration planned Friday as part of nationwide action opposing immigration enforcement, with events set throughout the day by various groups.

Many businesses in Denver are participating in the call for “no school, no work and no shopping” as a way to protest ICE.

On the day Congress is scheduled to consider funding for the Department of Homeland Security, restaurateurs hope to send a message to

At least a dozen restaurants and coffee shops across metro Denver will close for service on Friday, Jan. 30, joining businesses in a nationwide general strike decrying the tactics of immigration and border agents in Minneapolis this month.

After a mass strike in Minnesota last week, organizers are pushing for a “nationwide day of no school, no work and no shopping”

A Royal Oak bookstore says they will close their doors on Friday, Jan. 30, in support of a general strike that protests U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Despite the precarious nature of operating a restaurant or bar, many places understand the importance of standing with Minnesota and fighting against ICE

"The cost that we are bearing fails in comparison to the cost of what is happening," said Nick Mayor, co-owner of The Brewed Coffee. They are among the small businesses in Chicago that have decided to close their doors Friday in support of a national general strike.