Hundreds of Minnesota businesses shut down Friday as thousands protested against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. The action came after organisers urged people to skip work and shopping in protest of ICE's crackdown. These operations started over six weeks ago under the Trump administration, targeting alleged criminals but drawing criticism for detaining migrants without criminal records and US citizens. About 100 clergy members were arrested at Minneapolis airport during a protest urging airlines to refuse transporting ICE detainees. Officials said arrests were made because the protest went beyond permitted terms and to maintain safety and airport access. The protests, called "Operation Metro Surge," involve thousands of federal officers deployed in Minnesota. Tensions rose after the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis, sparking wide condemnation. "We want ICE out of Minnesota, and we want ICE out of every state, with their extreme overreach," said Bishop Dwayne Royster of Faith in Action, supporting the strike. "We want Congress to stand up and provide oversight to ICE." Protesters marched downtown in bitter -10F (-23C) weather to an anti-ICE rally at the Minnesota Timberwolves' arena. Businesses from Harriet Grove Botanicals to restaurants, tattoo parlours, and toy stores closed to show solidarity. Corey Lamb, who closed his Minneapolis business, said, "When individuals are struggling because they're afraid of being detained or disappeared, it has an effect not only morally but economically on what's going on here." Restaurateur Kim Bartmann closed six Minneapolis restaurants despite financial losses over 30 percent in recent weeks due to the raids. "We have a lot of employees who are US citizens or have paperwork to work in the US who are still terrified to leave their homes," she added. ICE's presence has angered many, with reports of young children detained, including a two-year-old. Vice-President JD Vance called on local police to work with federal immigration officers, clashing with Minnesota's sanctuary policies. In related news, a Minneapolis FBI agent resigned over pressure to halt the investigation into Good's death. Several prosecutors also quit over the federal handling of the case. The protests mark the largest opposition yet to current immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota.