What’s happening in Minneapolis right now

Across Minneapolis and the Twin Cities, community members and local organizations are responding to an intensified U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence and enforcement activity with mutual aid, neighborhood support, and community defense rooted in de-escalation and care. The intense presence of ice has caused an disruption to daily life, alongside an increase in organizing efforts like volunteer mutual aid delivery, accompaniment, legal observation, and community mobilizations to support impacted families.

Where the mutual aid funds will go

50% MIRAC
A grassroots, volunteer-led immigrant rights organization focused on ending raids and deportations and fighting for full equality. Funds support community-driven rapid response and deportation-defense pathways (including helping people connect with legal resources and support when detention happens). (miracmn.com)

25% Release MN 8
A Southeast Asian-led effort to end detention and deportation, providing direct services and community support. Their Deportation Defense & Relief Fund is designed to offer tangible relief to individuals and families facing detention/deportation and related crises. (Minnesota 8)

25% Black Immigrant Collective
A Black-led immigrant organization working at the intersection of Blackness and immigration, including mutual aid support, detention/deportation defense, and policy/resource sharing. Funds help sustain direct community support and protective infrastructure. (Black Immigrant Collective)