The letter

In Minnesota more than 60 business CEOs call for an end to immigration tensions

The managers called on 'state, local and federal officials to work together to find concrete solutions'

26 January 2026

Un memoriale che ricorda i due cittadini uccisi dall’Ice a Minneapolis, Renee Good e Alex Pretti REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

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More than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies signed a letter calling for an 'immediate de-escalation of tensions' after federal immigration agents (ICE) shot dead a US citizen, Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis. The managers called on 'state, local and federal officials to work together to find concrete solutions'. The companies stated that the recent unrest in Minnesota has caused 'widespread disruption and tragic loss of life'.

Among the signatories of the letter, published by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, are the CEOs of:

I CEO IN MINNESOTA CHE CHIEDONO LA DE-ESCALATION

Prior to this letter, most of the largest Minnesota-based companies had not made any public statements about the growing control measures and unrest.

But the issue has become more difficult to avoid. Over the past two weeks, protesters have targeted companies that they believe are not taking a strong enough stand against federal law enforcement activities, including Minneapolis-based Target.

Meanwhile, the state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities denounced the devastating economic impact in a lawsuit filed this month, and asked a federal judge to halt immigration operations. According to the lawsuit, Ap reports, some companies have reported drops in sales of up to 80%.

"At this difficult time for our community, we call for peace and purposeful cooperation between local, state and federal leaders to reach a swift and lasting solution that allows families, businesses, our employees and communities across Minnesota to resume our work to build a bright and prosperous future," the letter reads.