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Randi Weingarten launches AFT back-to-school boycott of Target over ICE
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Key Points:
- AFT President Randi Weingarten called for a nationwide boycott of Target due to the company's failure to condemn ICE operations in Minnesota, urging members to shop elsewhere for back-to-school supplies.
- The Department of Homeland Security defended ICE’s actions, stating ICE does not target schools and accusing the AFT of spreading false narratives that endanger law enforcement officers.
- Critics, including Heritage Foundation fellow Corey DeAngelis, raised concerns about the AFT potentially misusing pension funds to pressure Target for political purposes, calling for a federal investigation.
- Education advocates criticized the AFT for focusing on political issues rather than academic performance, highlighting ongoing struggles in student proficiency in states like California.
- The AFT’s boycott follows previous efforts to pressure Target, and the union faces scrutiny over financial transparency and the use of member dues for political activities.
