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NYC teachers union to hold day of action in ‘solidarity’ with Minneapolis, demand ICE stay out of city

https://nypost.com/2026/01/22/us-news/nyc-teachers-union-to-hold-day-of-action-in-solidarity-with-minneapolis-demand-ice-stay-out-of-city/

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Anna Young

Published Jan. 22, 2026, 10:32 p.m. ET