1/30 ICE OUT! NATIONWIDE SHUTDOWN


Somali and Black student organizations in Minneapolis are calling for a nationwide shutdown this Friday, after the execution-style murder of Alex Pretti. 

They're asking all pro-immigrant forces around the country to share this graphic on their pages and support the call. 

We all saw the historic action on Friday in Minneapolis, and we want to bring that energy to Vermont. 

Website is https://nationalshutdown.us

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