Today is Day 150 of the ICE occupation of MN. It’s also May 1, and rent is due. Help our neighbors stay housed at StandWithMinnesota.com

Today is day 150 of the ICE occupation of MN. And residents of Minneapolis are learning that in the immediate aftermath of the murder of two of our neighbors, the chief of MPD was signing an agreement with the Feds. ICE and Border Patrol blocked investigations of Renee and Alex’s murders. 1/?

Today is day 149 of the ICE occupation of MN. In impacted neighborhoods across the metro, you see these signs everywhere. We won’t forget what ICE has done here. And we won’t stop standing up for our neighbors.

Today is day 148 of the ICE occupation of MN. This morning, neighborhoods across the Twin Cities woke up to raids on daycare centers, with families confronted by armed federal agents when arriving for the day. Children that have already been through so much are experiencing renewed trauma. 1/2

Today is day 147 of the ICE occupation of MN. If you’re outside of MN, please share widely - our local communities are tapped out, but the need for rent is still enormous as our neighbors recover. StandWithMinnesota.com

Today is day 146 of the ICE occupation of MN. Rent is due in 4 days. While thousands of rapid responders stood up to ICE in the streets, thousands of others stepped forward to build mutual aid networks to keep our neighbors housed Please contribute!

Today is day 145 of the ICE occupation of MN. As the intensity of Metro Surge has faded, the consequences have not. That’s why we’re once again all raising money for mutual aid. StandWithMinnesota.com to keep Minnesotans housed.

It’s day 144 of the ICE occupation of MN. We have one week until rent is due on May 1st! Although many of our neighbors are back to work or seeking work, the rent needs are still enormous. You can help out here: www.standwithminnesota.com

Today is day 143 of the ICE occupation of MN. To our elected representatives, let’s be clear: The moderate position is to ABOLISH ICE. Minnesotans will not settle for less. And neither will our friends and family across the country who have also experienced ICE in their communities.

Today is day 142 of the ICE occupation of MN. More than 70 children detained during metro surge - each story is full of trauma and heartbreak.

Today is day 141 of the ICE occupation of MN. This thread exemplifies the actions of ordinary Minnesotans, who have spent the last five months doing whatever is needed to help their immigrant neighbors - mostly be doing things they never would have imagined before!

Today is day 140 of the ICE occupation of MN. Cases like these are why it feels like every Minnesotan is raising mutual aid rent relief. (You can help at StandWithMinnesota.com)

Today is day 139 of the ICE occupation of MN. If ICE hasn’t come to your city or town yet, let us tell you: NOW is the time to organize. Build trusting relationships. Get folks into Signal groups now, based on trust and connections. It will make what comes next so, so much easier.

Today is day 138 of the ICE occupation of MN. Halfway through the month, we are already hearing that the rent needs for May 1 will be high, as families emerging from hiding are struggling to find wok. You can help us get a head start on fundraising: StandWithMinnesota.com

Today is day 137 of the ICE occupation of MN. A group of organizers were discussing the lessons of the last 5 months, and came up with two key lessons Minneapolis residents have learned again and again: No one is coming to save us. and We keep us safe. Let’s keep taking care of each other.

Today is day 136 of the ICE occupation of MN. Hennepin Counry Attorney @marymoriarty.bsky.social has charged an ICE agent with assault for threatening a random passerby with a gun. We’re grateful to the HC Attorney’s Office, and hope this is the first of many prosecutions.

Today is day 134 of the ICE occupation of MN. Today ICE flew 18 of our neighbors out of state on a chartered flight. Read the thread for details on how Delta flies detained kids (including Liam Conejo Ramos) out of state.

Today is day 133 of the ICE occupation of MN. You’ve seen Minnesotans fundraising to keep folks in their homes- and this is the next major need for many families. The impacts of the surge are felt by so many people in so so many different ways.

Today is day 132 of the ICE occupation of MN. Zeteo just released a short documentary about the current moment- we love to see media return for a follow up now that Minnesota isn’t in the headlines.

Today is day 131 of the ICE occupation of Minnesota. ICE is still here - and apparently commemorating their time here with “challenge coins” celebrating the most violent units of DHS. Remember that these thugs kidnapped thousands of people here, and murdered two of our neighbors.

Today is day 130 of the ICE occupation of MN. We stand in solidarity with communities across the country experiencing their own version of ICE occupations. And if it hasn’t happened yet where you live, now is the time to prepare.

Today is day 129 of the ICE occupation of MN. There’s been a lot of focus on resistance and rapid response in the Twin Cities, but our friends and neighbors across the state have also been doing this work! Cheers to the brave rapid responders of greater Minnesota.

Today is day 128 of the ICE occupation of MN. This thread beautifully captures the mood here. Angry. Heartbroken. Tired. And absolutely committed to continue to show up for our neighbors.

Today is day 127 of the ICE occupation of MN. ICE is still here. Neighbors are still being abducted. So we’re here too. Still carrying whistles. Still standing watch in our neighborhoods. Still doing mutual aid. Still fighting for ICE OUT EVERYWHERE.

It’s day 126 of the ICE occupation of MN. Today in your reminder that ICE lies, is the story of how ICE agents lied after shooting a neighbor in North Minneapolis. Just like they lied about Renee, and Alex, and Ruben Martinez. Local reporters are doing amazing work bringing the truth to light.

I don’t really know what to say about this because we knew the shovel and broom thing wasn’t real. They just say whatever they want. I hope people outside of Minnesota are starting to realize that.

Today is day 125 of the ICE occupation of MN. Today, as rapid responders stood watch outside Easter services, we’re thinking of the thousands of families wrenched apart by the immigration surge. Many of our neighbors have already been deported, creating huge holes in the fabric of our communities.

It’s day 124 of the ICE occupation of MN. We’ve spent 124 days protecting our neighbors in the streets, building mutual aid networks to keep neighbors fed and housed, and building the community we all deserve. And we’re still doing it. 1/2

It’s day 123 of the ICE occupation of MN. Minnesota is out of the headlines, but ICE continues to abduct our neighbors- their tactics have just changed.

It’s day 122 of the ICE occupation of MN. Today’s ICE reports are concentrated in suburban locations, reminding us once again that ICE is still here, even when activity in the city centers has slowed. Meanwhile, StandWithMinnesota.com is still raising emergency rent funds. Let’s keep showing up.

It’s day 121 of the ICE occupation of MN. Rent is due today - and thousands of our neighbors still face eviction without mutual aid. StandWithMinnesota.org to contribute or to adopt a rent.

It’s day 120 of the ICE occupation of MN, and we can’t say it better than Ian. Help Minnesotans stay housed.

It’s day 119 of the ICE occupation of MN. Rent is due Wednesday - so many neighbors are still trying to get back on their feet after more than three months in hiding. Please give if you can StandWithMinnesota.org

It’s day 118 of the ICE occupation of MN. As the end of the month approaches, once it seems like every Minnesotan is raising money for mutual aid rent funds. Go to StandWithMinnesota.com to keep Minnesotans housed.

It’s day 117 of the ICE occupation of MN. Today millions of people, including 200k+ in Saint Paul!, gathered for No Kings protests. The message is clear. No Kings, No ICE. (National speakers, still looking to you to donate to rent funds!)

It’s day 116 of the ICE occupation of MN. In court today, the government had to admit what we all know, that ICE is still here. Tomorrow thousands of people will gather for No Kings rallies, including the national headliner rally in Saint Paul. Come and gather together, and let’s Abolish ICE!

It’s day 115 of the ICE occupation of MN. Are you a national speaker or performer coming to town for No Kings? Please make a substantial donation to a rent fund in the Twin Cities - we guarantee they all could use your $$ to keep neighbors in their homes! StandWithMinnesota.com

It’s day 114 of the ICE occupation of MN. Today the St Paul City Council unanimously passed a 60 day pre-eviction notice. Tomorrow the Minneapolis City Council has the opportunity to overturn Frey’s veto of a similar policy proposal. 1/2

It’s day 113 of the ICE occupation of MN. ICE activity has been lower, but the needs of our community in recovery are incredibly high. Families are job hunting, learning to live without an abducted bread winner, and trying to find their feet. Please give as you can at StandWithMinnesota.com

It’s day 112 of the ICE occupation of MN. On Thursday the Minneapolis City Council has the opportunity to override the mayor’s veto. See this excellent thread from Eric on why this is so important. Evict ICE, not our neighbors!

It’s day 111 of the ICE occupation of MN. Although families are starting to feel safer, recovery is a long road. It’s time to raise some mutual aid $ for April 1 rents. Visit StandWithMinnesota.com to help out- so many people are still struggling to find work and steady pay!

It’s day 110 of the ICE occupation of MN. Today’s record breaking warmth in the Twin Cities, paired with trusted patrollers, meant that many kids who have been in hiding were able to go to the park playgrounds for the first time in months. Abolish ICE (so kids can return to their childhoods!)

It’s day 109 of the ICE occupation of MN. Let’s all enjoy the warm weather this weekend - and keep our eyes on the ICE agents still lurking in our neighborhoods and cities. We keep us safe.

It’s day 108 of the ICE occupation of MN. Eid Mubarak to our community tonight, and know that we’ll continue to stand with you.

It’s day 107 of the ICE occupation of MN. Keep your eyes on the courts, where lawyers will be appealing this terrible decision. And keep your eyes on our neighbors in Vermont, LA, Chicago, and more, courageously resisting ICE and protecting their communities. ICE out means EVERYWHERE.

It’s day 106 of the ICE occupation of MN. Although the number of ICE agents here has decreased, we know that ICE is still active here and ramping up in other states. We stand in solidarity with all communities experiencing ICE activity, and with everyone standing up to keep their neighbors safe.

It’s day 105 of the ICE occupation of MN. Today Greg Bovino announced his retirement. We did that, Minnesota. (With thanks to comrades in Chicago and LA who helped show us the way.)

It’s day 104 of the ICE occupation of MN. Today a blizzard gave most of us a brief reprieve from the hyper vigilance. Minnesotans came together for the traditional snowstorm activities of shoveling, snow blowing, and pushing out each other’s stuck cars.

It’s day 103 of the ICE occupation of MN. We are still here, keeping our neighbors safe. Get out there tomorrow to snowblow and shovel for neighbors, move your neighbors cars in the snow emergency, and make sure they are cared for. We’ve built amazing solidarity and community, let’s keep going.

It is day 102 of the ICE occupation of MN. Much of Minnesota is experiencing or expecting heavy snow this weekend - a reminder to check with neighbors in hiding in case they need supplies, and to take care of shoveling sidewalks for them. We keep us safe!