A Message to our Listeners About What's Happening in Minnesota

In light of escalating federal immigration enforcement activity and the second killing of a Minnesota citizen by federal agents, we feel compelled to speak directly with our listeners about what is happening in our state. In this brief message, we share what we’re seeing, why silence isn’t an option, and how listeners can stay informed, show up for their communities, and support efforts demanding accountability and justice.Stay safe out there, and look out for one another. -------Resources:5 Calls: Makes it easy to call your representatives with issue scripts and contact info to demand they defund ICE and protect civil rights. Here is a 5 Calls script about the upcoming Senate vote taking place this week. Call now and make your voice heard.Stand with Minnesota: A directory of places to donate to all comes from activists on the ground, plugged into the situation. Everything is vetted, with the exception of individual GoFundMes Immigrant Law Center of MN: provides assistance to hundreds of people with families detained by ICE.Immigrant Rapid Response Fund: a fund assembled by a coalition of Twin Cities Foundations committed to getting assistance out the door as quickly as possible. -------