Teachers union boycotts Target over ICE surge

A teachers union called for a boycott of Target after the retailer declined to publicly oppose increased immigration enforcement activity in the Twin Cities. The union, which represents millions of teachers and school staff, launched the boycott in response to Target's position on the matter.

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National story. 9 articles from 8 sources. Updated Aug 25, 2026.

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Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Aug 24, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

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

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The ColumbianCenter· Aug 25, 2026

Teachers union boycotts Target over ICE surge

The ColumbianCenter· Aug 24, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

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

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TownhallRight· Aug 25, 2026

Randi Weingarten Wants You to Boycott Target Because It Wouldn’t Denounce ICE

Legal InsurrectionRight· Aug 24, 2026

American Federation of Teachers Union Urges Boycott of Target Stores Over ‘Inaction’ on ICE

BizPac ReviewRight· Aug 24, 2026

Randi Weingarten urges back to school boycott of Target to bully retail giant over ICE

New York PostLean Right· Aug 23, 2026

Randi Weingarten pushes Target boycott over ICE and sparks fresh fury

Fox NewsRight· Aug 23, 2026

American Federation of Teachers launches boycott against Target, claims retailer 'remained silent' on ICE

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  1. Aug 23Randi Weingarten pushes Target boycott over ICE and sparks fresh fury
  2. Aug 25Teachers union boycotts Target over ICE surge

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