70 Minnesota children.
Delta Air Lines, who likely flew nearly all of these kiddos out of MSP, could publicly condemn this and end the practice tomorrow, as the airlines did in 2018 with family separation, but it’s easier to stay silent.
Don't forget, our next Spring lecture is tomorrow at 5:30pm!
Pohlad Hall (S-280)
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
MSP's airport authority, the MAC, met today; I, on behalf of MN50501, along with labor and faith leaders, asked the MAC to pause funding for a proposed Delta lounge, so the airline would meet with community members and discuss good corporate citizenship.
... it didn't go well 🧵👇
Community members speak out against supporting Delta's bid for a Luxury Lounge at the Metropolitan Airports Commission meeting.
Watch it live:
Last night’s ICE abduction near 20th & Central didn’t happen in a vacuum. Friday morning they were found stalking people at Huset Park and earlier in April they kidnapped someone near East Phillips community center.
If you missed last week's Spring lecture on general strikes with Peter Rachleff, the whole talk can be found on our YouTube channel.
And don't forget, this Tuesday (4/21) our political strategy team will be talking midterms - 5:30pm in Pohlad Hall at the Minneapolis Central Library!
It was about 44 degrees as these shackled detainees were loaded onto today's ICE Air flight in the pouring rain at MSP.
ICE hasn't stopped in Minnesota, neither have MN50501's volunteer observers - please help cover our parking fees: mn50501.org/donate
Data: ottergoose.net/ice-flights-msp/data
Join us at the MSP airport on Monday to tell our airport authority: no funding for Delta's new luxury lounge until Delta's leadership meets with the community.
Details: linktr.ee/mn50501
Last night, we hosted a lecture on general strikes at the Minneapolis Central Library. While downstairs, our Community Aid Team distributed food and medical supplies.
Care and coordination. Relief and resistance. You need both to make change.
This work only happens with your support.
MN50501 volunteer observers counted 18 people, including three women, being loaded at MSP on today's ICE flight.
Join us at the airport authority meeting on Monday at 1:00 PM to demand accountability from Delta Air Lines.
If Delta didn't operate this flight, why are we demanding accountability? 👇🧵
Confirmed ICE flight coming to MSP, Tue April 14, est arrival: 12:30 PM.
Shackled detainees will board at Signature Aviation between Terminal 1 & 2. Observe from Terminal 1 parking ramp - gold 7 is best.
Previous flights: ottergoose.net/ice-flights-...
Track today’s flight: adsb.lol?icao=a8b479
We're gearing up to use one of the most powerful tools the people have - a general strike - to fight back against the constant creep of fascism.
Wed, 4/15
Doors @ 5pm, lecture @ 5:30pm
Pohlad Hall (S-280)
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
It’s been two weeks since we sent Delta Air Lines a letter asking for meeting with their leadership, and we have not heard back. Delta wants to build another lounge at MSP, and our airport authority, the MAC, wants to pay $1 million for a feasibility study. Join us at MAC’s public meeting at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 20, at MSP, to demand accountability from one of Minnesota’s most important airlines. Learn how to attend a meeting at the airport Linktr.ee/mn50501
Join us next week at the airport to demand accountability from Delta Air Lines.
linktr.ee/mn50501
MN50501's Spring lecture series continues this Wednesday, April 15th, with Peter Rachleff, Macalaster College Emeritus Professor, on the history of general strikes and how to make permanent change.
Doors @ 5, talk @ 5:30pm
Minneapolis Central Libray
Pohlad Hall (S-280)
300 Nicollet Mall
Apparently DHS is handing out these awards to some of the people who participated in Operation Metro Surge here in Minnesota. Absolute lunatic behavior.
Today 27 shackled detainees were flown from Minnesota to Louisiana.
Every ICE Air flight at MSP is observed by MN50501 volunteers - ICE hasn't stopped, neither have we.
Data: ottergoose.net/ice-flights-msp/data/
It's that time of year again! The Climate Justice Committee is spearheading another People's Earth Day next Saturday, April 18th. 🌱
Earth is for everyone!
No one is illegal on stolen land!
Stop the U.S. war machine!
One struggle, one fight!
Confirmed ICE flight coming to MSP, Fri April 10, estimated arrival: 12:40 PM.
Shackled detainees will board at Signature Aviation between Terminal 1 & 2. Observe from Terminal 1 parking ramp - gold 7 is best.
Previous flights: ottergoose.net/ice-flights-...
Today’s flight: adsb.lol?icao=a8b479
Over the past few weeks, the UMD Bulldogs, Merrimack Warriors, Wisconsin Badgers, Texas Longhorns, and Santa Clara Broncos, all flew their teams on this particular jet - Eastern Air Express's N808TJ.
Today it flew shackled ICE detainees between Texas, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Louisiana. 🧵
Have you ever wondered what it's like inside the Whipple Detention Center? Well, Brandon Siguenza explains his experience being detained there (and it's really gross).
"All of us are in this - this life, this frail existence - together. If we lose our humanity, we lose each other. Then we will have nothing."
Recent statements from Donald Trump threatening massive destruction in Iran, including targeting civilian infrastructure, have raised serious concerns about escalating war and violations of international law.
This is not normal. This is not acceptable.
Take 5 minutes to call your reps. 5calls.org
Confirmed ICE flight coming to MSP, April 7, estimated arrival: 1:15 PM.
Shackled detainees will board at Signature Aviation between Terminal 1 & 2. Observe from Terminal 1 parking ramp - gold 7 is best.
Previous flights: ottergoose.net/ice-flights-...
Track today’s flight: adsb.lol?icao=ab0147
We have our monthly Town Hall TODAY at 5:30 PM in Pohlad Hall at the Minneapolis Central Library.
Can’t make it? Next Wednesday (4/15) also at 5:30 PM, join us for a lecture on General Strikes.
If you want to understand how people have successfully fought for change before, this is your chance.
Pink graphic for Pride & Policing event hosted by Twin Cities Coalition for Justice and Taking Back Pride Coalition. A pink dragon is featured eating a pig behind protesters with signs reading "No Cops At Pride" slogans.
Join us for our first event of the year! Learn about the history of Pride, the resistance against police violence in the queer community, and why we demand No Cops At Pride!
📅 Saturday, April 11th
⏰ 1PM
📍Lucy Parsons Center - 4100 28th Ave S
The President is legitimately a genocidal maniac.
If you'd like to hear me yammering about our work monitoring ICE Air flights, or my 50501 friends talking about the other great work we're doing, join us on Tuesday evening in Downtown Minneapolis.
Two chained women are inspected before being loaded onto today's ICE Air flight at MSP.
Empty shackles, returning from El Paso, will be brought to Whipple.
The number of people loaded here this week, 67, is the highest since Feb 7-13, when Homan announced the end of Metro Surge.
Your voice matters – join us for a Town Hall!
Location: Minneapolis Central Library (S-280 Pohlad Hall)
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
April 7, 2026
5:30-7:00 PM
This is a great opportunity to come with questions, learn more about important issues, and find out how to get involved.
