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Hundreds of US Galleries Close for National for National Strike Against ICE

ICE is recognized as a paramilitary police force with rapid expansion and reduced oversight under the Trump administration, raising concerns about professionalism and political use.

  • On Friday, January 30, organizers are calling for a national strike and protests across the United States on Friday, Jan. 30, and Saturday, Jan. 31, urging people not to work, attend school, or shop.
  • After the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, organizers cited a surge of federal agents as the Department of Homeland Security reports 3,000 deployed in the Twin Cities.
  • Daniela Diaz, Proof Bakery worker-owner, said `We want to show solidarity` as the bakery closes Friday; Blip Roasters will close early at 1 p.m. and donate 10% to AIRRKC.
  • Students walked out at several schools, including a dozen at Groves High School in Birmingham, while Daniel Hernandez said sales dropped by 90% and he cannot afford another closure.
  • Prominent artists Macklemore and Pedro Pascal promote the strike, while organizers including Ezra Levin predict turnout could reach 9 million and Macklemore wrote, `History has been clear about how systems like this change.
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Hyperallergic broke the news in on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
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