Economic Blackout Planned To Protest ICE's 'Complete Disaster' In Minnesota

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6. How the ICE crackdown is impacting Minnesota's economy, CBS Minnesota, 1/20/26

Dr. Bruce Corrie focuses his research on local Native American and immigrant economics in Minnesota.

Corrie says even a month can make a difference in the economy.

"We are seeing anecdotal evidence around us [all the Latino and Somali/East African shops and restaurants closed or very low customer levels], now you multiply that and amplify that, you're going to see it in property markets and people not being able to make rent," he said. "All of that, if it amplifies, is going to put us back."'

Corrie says compared to other states, Minnesota is especially dependent on immigrants. According to the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, nearly 60% of the state's total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019 to 2023

"You're going to have a tough time finding an Uber ride to the airport, a long wait at the restaurant," he said. "You are going to find Grandma in the nursing home needing attention."

MORE: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-ice-economic-impact-operation-metro-surge/

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