In a bold stand against heightened ICE enforcement, Curry Corner, a beloved Indian restaurant in Minneapolis, has opted for a temporary closure to prioritize the safety of its staff. However, the restaurant remains a beacon of support for anti-ICE activists, generously offering complimentary samosas and meals to those rallying on the streets.
Considering the threatening ground reality of Minneapolis, a popular Indian restaurant in the city has made a shocking announcement. Curry Corner, a small business, has closed its doors to protest against the surge of ICE presence in the state. However, to stand in solidarity with the anti-ICE protestors, staff from the restaurant have been serving them snacks in the streets.
Closed doors, free samosas
In a statement shared on Instagram last week, Curry Corner, located in Northeast Minneapolis said that it “will be closing down until further notice.” The post revealed that the decision was made considering the safety of the staff and the team members. “Due to ongoing safety concerns in Minneapolis, we’ve made the very difficult decision to temporarily close to protect our team,” said the post made by the Indian eatery on Instagram.
It also announced a GoFundMe to help sustain its staff during the time since the closure brings “a major financial hardship to our small, family-owned business.” The fundraiser has so far raised over $25,000 of its $26,000 goal. In order to stand with the ongoing anti-ICE protests in the city, the eatery has also been distributing snacks to the protestors. In an Instagram post, the restaurant shared a video of a staff member distributing hot samosas among the protestors. “We are closed but we are still gonna go out and support our community,” said the caption. “Today, we took Curry Corner into downtown Minneapolis to support our community. We went out to share warm samosas and meals with those protesting and standing up for what they believe in.”
Minnesota on strike
On Saturday, another 37-year-old Minneapolis resident, Alex Pretti was shot dead by a US border patrol officer, causing much uproar in the city and online. This is followed by a marching protest against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis which took place on Friday, with a work stoppage across Minnesota. An estimated 300 businesses, including those like Curry Corner closed for the day and served free food to the protestors.The massive protests against the agency and calls for its agents to leave the city began after January 7, 2026. The footage of 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Renee Nicole Good being fatally shot by an ICE agent in her car, revealed the brutality of ICE agents to the civilians causing the uprising. Go to Source
