Aurin Chowdhury MPLS City Council Member W12

Justice Department indicts 30 more in anti-ICE church protest in Minnesota A total of 39 defendants now face charges in the case that has already ensnared journalist Don Lemon, formerly of CNN.

Coverage on this today: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

This kind of visible, militarized enforcement is deeply traumatizing especially for our youth. The decision to violently force entry into a home, causing unnecessary damage, once again highlights the excessive level of force used throughout Operation Surge.

Equally alarming is how this operation was conducted. Masked agents carried out this raid during school pick-up time, near a bus stop where children were waiting. Some children were biking. Our community’s children should not have to witness armed agents breaking down doors in their neighborhoods.

The continued targeting of individuals for engaging in constitutionally protected activity reflects a troubling pattern of federal overreach and the use of aggressive, forceful tactics to silence dissent.

We have also confirmed that MPD was NOT present & was not involved in this action.

Let me be clear: it is deeply disturbing to witness the ongoing arrests of journalists and community members for exercising their First Amendment rights. Journalism is not a crime. Peaceful assembly is not a crime.

Justice department indicates 30 more in anti-ice church protest in Minnesota a total of 39 defendant now face charges in the case that has already been snare journalist, Don Lemon formally of CNN. There is a picture of cities church.

We have since learned that this action was part of a series of coordinated arrests conducted this morning targeting several community members allegedly connected to the anti-ICE church protest. Among those detained was an independent journalist who was present to document the protest.

HSI and ice officers masked standing by their vehicle at the site of the arrest of Ward 12 neighbor.

Today, I received confirmed reports that agents from ICE and HSI forced entry into a residence on the 5200 block of 36th Ave., kicking in the door and detaining a constituent. Witnesses report that 8–9 masked agents carried out the operation. 🧵

“Why is it always the poor people who are helping the poor people?”

Only a few thousand away from meeting the goal of supporting 21 families, please open up your wallet or purse to give a little bit if you can.

We are the Capitol today to say that ICE officers that are still in our community. Our immigrant community is still suffering while trying to repair from the large scale damage done. We need action from the City and the State to help our neighbors.

I can’t go tonight but I do love karaoke for a good cause at a REASONABLE HOUR

STANDISH-ERICSSON CARE•OKE to keep neighbors housed Thursday, February 26 | 6:30 - 9:00 PM An evening of singing, silliness & support with the goal of keeping neighbors in the neighborhood The Legacy Building 4024 E 46th St, Minneapolis $20 cash donation at door* includes snacks and na drinks. Premium beverages available for additional charge. Street parking on Minnehaha Ave, and 41st Ave S Bus Routes: A Line, 7, 9, and 74 Wheelchair accessible entrance, restrooms down a flight of stairs *Suggested donation. Cash preferred, Venmo accepted.

Come out tonight and join Standish-Ericsson Neighbors for Care-Oke to raise money for Neighbors in need of rental assistance and relief due to operation metro surge.

Come for community, singing, fun, and standing with our immigrant neighbors. I hosted at 4024 E 46th St. | 6:30-9:00 PM

We need rental relief, we need support for our local businesses, and we need to support all families impacted. We are saying no one gets left behind.

We are the Capitol today to say that ICE officers that are still in our community. Our immigrant community is still suffering while trying to repair from the large scale damage done. We need action from the City and the State to help our neighbors.

Half-way there to goal! Chip in and share!

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Donate to Rent Relief for Families in Mobile Home Park, organized by Amy U Hello, My name is Amy and I am organizing a fundraiser that will go directl… Amy U needs your support for Rent Relief for Families in Mobile Home Park

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Please join me and supporting this effort to provide rent relief to families in a mobile home park in the metro. Amy is helping raise funds to ensure that they stay housed this month and next month.

These bills moving together in the House and Senate are an essential step we can take as a state.

It’s a win for all of us.

Minnesota’s House Republicans chose to sit on this citing among other things the budget forecast due this Friday.

Rent is due again Sunday.

Let’s keep pushing.

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MOBILE HOME PARKS ARE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT DUE TO • ISOLATION FROM SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS • NOT RECEIVING AS MUCH ATTENTION AS OTHER VISIBLE RESIDENTIAL AREAS • FEW ENTRANCES TO THE PARK ALLOWING THE AREA TO BE EASIER FOR FEDERAL AGENTS TO TARGET • MOBILE HOME PARKS ARE OFTEN ON OUTSKIRTS OF SUBURBS WHICH HAVE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE HEAVY IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AND ACTIVITY SINCE THE ALLEGED "DRAW DOWN" OF OPERATION METRO SURGE.

She knows many of the families herself and is working with the landlord of the mobile home park to make sure that the rental relief needs are met. Make a donation today let’s hit this goal!

Donate to Rent Relief for Families in Mobile Home Park, organized by Amy U Hello, My name is Amy and I am organizing a fundraiser that will go directl… Amy U needs your support for Rent Relief for Families in Mobile Home Park

gofund.me/bc85fbcbe

Please join me and supporting this effort to provide rent relief to families in a mobile home park in the metro. Amy is helping raise funds to ensure that they stay housed this month and next month.

In the Senate, Sen. Lindsey Port has introduced a $75 million rental assistance bill that is advancing. We must push this across the finish line. /8

The surge is not over. The ACLU reports 970 agents remain deployed in Operation Metro Surge.
Call your GOP House member. Demand action. Rental relief is the bare minimum to prevent a deeper crisis. /7

The surge is not over. The ACLU reports 970 agents remain deployed in Operation Metro Surge.
Call your GOP House member. Demand action. Rental relief is the bare minimum to prevent a deeper crisis. /7

Without rental assistance, evictions will surge. That means families displaced, landlords unable to pay mortgages, and long-term damage to our communities. /6

House GOP members refused to move this $50 million relief bill forward. That decision has consequences for real people. /5

Small businesses have been severely impacted. Workers who depended on those paychecks are no longer getting them. Rent is due anyway. /4

Parents are sheltering in place out of fear of racial profiling by ICE. Households have lost breadwinners to unjust detentions. Entire families have been destabilized overnight. /3

Right now, families across our state are struggling to make rent after sudden loss of income. This is not theoretical. It is happening in real time. /2

Minnesota is in an economic crisis because of Operation Metro Surge.
Last week, I testified in support of HF 3403, a $50 million rental assistance bill. We cannot afford to wait. 🧵

Thank you to Congresswoman @ilhanmn.bsky.social for standing up for Minnesota and against the shameful xenophobia hurled at our Somali community by the President tonight.