2026: The Year that Began with ICE

Grab your weighted blanket and an extra hot coffee cause we are no longer supporting iced beverages, and this episode is a rough one to get through without some extra comfort. Because today we are talking about ICE and the ways this is impacting our communities, as well as helping to share some resources for people to try and counter some of the brutality. We’re going to do our best with this one, but there is a lot to cover and a lot that is constantly changing. There are so many people doing important work to help communities overcome this invasion on our rights, and hopefully this episode can cover some ground on pointing you in the right directions to show you where to look to stay informed. A lot of this is very daunting, but the ways we share information with each other goes along wayAdditional resources: Know your rights: www.irlc.org/protect National immigration legal services directory: www.immigrationadvocates.org Track ICE raids in your area: www.icemap.dev Accounts for resources MN specific:  Mutual Aid: www.standwithminnesota.com/  @standwithminnesota  @mutualmeals  @iceoutmn_  @mn_noice  @monarca.minn  @immigrantlawcentermn  @internationalinstituteofmn  @aclumn   @powwowgroundscoffee  @moona.moono (Images and tags) —  https://www.instagram.com/p/DTyocdQkirK/?igsh=MXM1OWRzZTNqMzY2cw== Contacting senators:  Capitol Switchboard number: 202 224 3121 https://www.instagram.com/p/DTtNSrSkteQ/?img_index=2&igsh=MmJ3YnN1c3E3MWE5 If no one answers, leave a voicemail Or use 5calls.org for state specifics and legit scripts Both sides are responsible for the funding and we need to keep the pressure on all of our officials and keep track of who is really on our side. Let your representatives know their decisions are affecting us all. - Names of 7 democrat house representatives who sided with republicans to give more funding to ice: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT2p7acjObu/?img_index=1&igsh=dzJqNXpkZ2NodWRq (OPTIONAL CLIPS)  Legal representatives trying to help: James cook gives some perspective on the deportation process at whipple building: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTo8wPSkzXQ/?igsh=cmUyajhtb2luanoz @Quadzillahikes / Jack Jones - Vermont updates: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVyVigBjFZV/?igsh=OGpwcm4wODl4cmE4 ————————— Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.