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US: Target Faces Angry Protests Over Alleged ICE Operations In West St. Paul

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West Saint Paul, United States - January 19, 2026 Video filmed by Clint Combs, an accountability journalist and freelancer with bylines in Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder and Unicorn Riot, captures protests outside the Target store at 1750 Robert Street South on January 19, 2026. The footage shows a group of activists and community members gathered near the store entrance and parking lot during daylight hours. Participants hold signs and chant messages condemning ICE operations and Target’s alleged involvement, including references to the retailer as a “staging ground” for raids or detentions. Dozens of people wear winter coats and hats against the cold, carrying signage such as “ICE out of Target” to make their stance clear. The Target storefront forms the backdrop, with its red bullseye logo, glass doors, and parked cars visible under overcast skies. Protesters block or picket access points but no major confrontations or arrests are recorded, and the demonstration appears vocal yet peaceful. The post explains that Target has faced renewed backlash after reports of its locations being used for ICE quota-driven operations. One cited incident involved an American citizen detained at the Richfield Target and later released in a Walmart parking lot. Protesters aim to spotlight and oppose perceived corporate complicity in federal immigration enforcement tactics. The action is part of wider demonstrations in Minnesota on January 19, 2026, amid national tensions over ICE raids, deportations, and retail involvement. Reactions to the footage are mixed, with some supporting the activists’ message while others defend Target or ICE operations.

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