7 arrested after anti-ICE protest at West Loop Target, Chicago police say

The protesters want Target to call for ICE to leave Minnesota and Illinois

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Monday, February 2, 2026
7 arrested after anti-ICE protest at West Loop Target

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Seven people were arrested at a protest at a West Loop Target store Thursday, Chicago police said.

A group called The People's Lobby organized the demonstration.

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Members want Target to publicly call for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to leave Minnesota and Illinois, and they want Target stores to post signs denying entrance to immigration agents without a signed judicial warrant.

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A source familiar with the matter confirmed that Target does not have cooperative agreements with ICE or any other immigration enforcement agency.

A Target spokesperson declined to comment on the protest.

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