News by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman Anti-ICE Strike Goes National As Protesters Stage Economic Blackout Across America The National Shutdown will take place Jan. 30 as all against ICE prepare for the economic blackout. A general strike against ICE, set for Jan. 30, is gaining momentum as organizers hope to expand the event. The strike aims for all participants to skip work, school, and shopping in protest of ICE raids taking place across many U.S. cities, especially in Minneapolis. According to Business Insider, the general strike comes on the heels of Minnesota’s own ICE OUT protest, which took place Jan. 23. For those wishing to participate, the National Shutdown has a list of actions across several cities to ensure anyone can take part.