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Minnesotans came together in moral reflection and action to stand together against the actions of the federal government against the state of Minnesota. The ICE “surge” that cost the life of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti violated the Constitutional and human rights of Americans and our neighbors. Minnesotans collectively decided it was time to suspend the normal order of business to demand immediate cessation of ICE actions in our state, accountability for federal agents who have caused loss of life and abuse to Minnesota residents, and call for Congress to immediately intervene.
CALLING FOR ICE OUT OF MN
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WHY TRUTH & FREEDOM
A free and democratic people depend upon our leaders being rooted in the truth. Repression depends on lies. Freedom depends on a shared Truth.
WHAT HAPPENED ON JANUARY 23rd?
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans took action in a unified, statewide pause in daily economic activity. Over 700 businesses closed, tens of thousands of Minnesotans took to the streets and the airport, all in unified, non-violent action.
Business for Democracy Pledge
During Operation Metro Surge, while Minnesotans and Small Business Owners stepped up, yet big corporations with the most power and wealth stayed quiet for too long as our state faced attacks.
Now, ahead of the 2026 elections, Minnesotans are calling on business leaders to sign the “Business for Democracy” pledge to commit to standing up for free and democratic elections while committing to using all of the power and influence they hold to make sure our state & country are places where all people have an equal & free say in building our future.
Businesses Stepping Up for Democracy
We all have a role to play in protecting our votes and the freedom to choose our elected leaders. That means businesses, big and small, need to use their power and voices too. Minnesotans are calling on businesses in our state to do their part in protecting our democracy and elections.
Below is a list who’s signed the pledge already. See a favorite spot or a big business that’s missing? Reach out to them, share the pledge, and tell them it’s time we all step up for our democracy.
Businesses Who Have Signed The Pledge
Acme Organics LLC
Amazing Alonzo Bookstore
Arbeiter Brewing Company
Asa's Bakery
Authenticity Consulting, LLC
Avant Garden Bookstore
Belua LLC dba Reverie Cafe + Bar
Big Hill Books
Black Garnet Books
Black Hart of Saint Paul
Blackbird Revolt
Colleen Dooley Massage & Yoga
ColorWheel Gallery
Comma, a bookshop
Confluence: An Eastlake Studio for Community Design
Costa Rica Ballroom Dance Studio
Cream & Amber
Cummins & Cummins, LLP
Curiosity Studio
Davis Law Office PLLC
Dreamstate Cafe
Duck Duck Coffee
Eat My Words Bookstore
Eclectic Curated Vintage
Encore Boutique
Episcopal Homes
Evergreen Collective
Fantasia Showroom
Financial Advisor
Flourish Pilates+Bodywork
Garden Party Books LLC
GFS Operations LLC
Grey Matter Strategic Partners
Guy With a Computer, LLC
Interamerican
Jeffs auto
Katrina Widener Consulting
La Bamba Bakery
Magnolia Mouths Media
Mama Wendy's Pet Sitting Service
MASTEL'S
Mastel's Health Foods
Minnesota Lakes and Rivers
Mischief toy store
Mischief Toy Store
Mississippi Market
Mochi Digitl Marketing
Moon Palace Books
Mosaic On A Stick
New Dawn Yoga
Nine Lives
Once Upon A Crime
Perennial Cycle
Prism Eye Care
Real Home Improvements
Really Dope
Red Balloon Bookshop
Red Balloon Bookshop
Reverie Cafe + Bar
Rince na Gréine Irish Dance
Ristrom Amplifiers
Root to Crown Healing & Wellness
Sage Fox Sauna
Silvervine Cat Clinic, PLLC
Small Hours
Smart Set, Inc.
Solcana Fitness, LLC
spruce
St Paul Corner Drug
St Timothy Lutheran Church
The Shadow Desk
Tropes & Trifles
Trylon Cinema
Vinaigrette
Wet Paint Artists' Materials and Framing
Zephyr Direct Primary Care
Send the Business Democracy Pledge to a Business Missing From This List.
ICE OUT MN Community Briefings
Join regular community briefings to stay updated on ICE activity in Minnesota, hear from organizers and leaders, and learn how you can take meaningful action. These briefings are open to everyone who wants trusted updates, next steps, and ways to support impacted neighbors.
When: Next monthly call is Sunday, June 21st at 8pm CT.
Where: Virtual (Zoom)
Why attend?
Stay informed with reliable, regularly updated information.
Get action steps and ways to support community safety and advocacy.
Connect with organizers, leaders, and neighbors working together across the state.
WHAT MINNESOTANS ARE DEMANDING.
ICE must leave Minnesota now.
Any officer who kills a civilian must be held legally accountable. That starts with legitimate investigations and charges by local officials.
Shut down Trump’s ICE. No additional federal funding for ICE in the upcoming Congressional budget and ICE should be investigated for human and Constitutional violations of Americans and our neighbors.
We call upon all corporations to become 4th Amendment businesses, cease economic relations with ICE and refuse ICE entry or using their property for staging grounds, and lobby congress to freeze funding for ICE/DHS.