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Teachers union boycotts Target, says company was silent on ICE surge

Headline from The Columbian, from the development of Aug 23, 2026

Newest development Aug 25, 2026 · 2 reportsTeachers union boycotts Target over ICE surge

A national coalition made up of millions of teachers, school staff and other union members has launched a boycott against Target in protest of the retailer’s decision not to publicly denounce the surge of immigration enforcement officers in the Twin Cities earlier this year.

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    Teachers union boycotts Target, says company was silent on ICE surge

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    Teachers union boycotts Target over ICE surge

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  1. PJ Media

  2. Fox News

    American Federation of Teachers launches boycott against Target, claims retailer 'remained silent' on ICE (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Randi Weingarten launched an AFT back-to-school boycott of Target over ICE silence, but critics say pension fund leverage warrants a federal probe.

  3. New York Post

    Randi Weingarten pushes Target boycott over ICE and sparks fresh fury (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The AFT president directed families to alternative shopping sites after Target failed to respond to union letters

  4. The Columbian

    Teachers union boycotts Target, says company was silent on ICE surge (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    A national coalition made up of millions of teachers, school staff and other union members has launched a boycott against Target in protest of the retailer’s decision not to publicly denounce the surge of immigration enforcement officers in the Twin Cities earlier this year.

  5. BizPac Review

    Randi Weingarten urges back to school boycott of Target to bully retail giant over ICE (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    Teacher’s union boss Randi Weingarten is taking aim at Target over the company’s lack of public condemnation for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The American Federation […]

  6. Legal Insurrection

    American Federation of Teachers Union Urges Boycott of Target Stores Over ‘Inaction’ on ICE (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    "The 'Shop Smart, Support Working Families' campaign was created in response to Target’s refusal to condemn the unlawful Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity that continues to roil communities around the country.

  7. Townhall

  8. The Columbian

    Teachers union boycotts Target over ICE surge (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    A national coalition made up of millions of teachers, school staff and other union members has launched a boycott against Target in protest of the retailer’s decision not to publicly denounce the surge of immigration enforcement officers in the Twin Cities earlier this year.

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