Outfitting ICE agents with facial recognition glasses.

Choosing Hope This is "Choosing Hope" by Annunciation Light Alliance on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Every year, we have a seminar dedicated to hearing a survivor's story to ground the work of the GVP Clinic. This year, we were humbled to host members of the Annunciation community. They asked us not to look away. Please take a moment to listen to their story. vimeo.com/1167243494?f...

ICE detained more than 70 Minnesota children, data reveals Immigration officials detained more than 70 Minnesota children between Dec. 1 and March 10, a Sahan analysis of court records and federal deportation data shows.

Today is day 142 of the ICE occupation of MN.

More than 70 children detained during metro surge - each story is full of trauma and heartbreak.

Council Member Chavez’s Statement on After Action Review Regarding the Shooting of Davis Moturi and the Death of Allison Lussier Dear neighbor, This morning, we held a joint Audit Committee and Minneapolis City Council meeting regarding the after action reviews to assess the City of Minneapolis’ handling of the shooting of Davis Moturi and the death of Allison Lussier. The findings from today’s after action reviews are deeply troubling. They reveal a pattern of systemic failures that had real consequences for people, for their families, and for the communities who trusted this city to keep them safe. Here is what the reviews found: Officers demonstrated inconsistent understanding of critical legal and procedural tools such as the distinction between Harassment Restraining Orders and Orders for Protection; warrant execution limits; and the “72 Hour Rule.” These differences influenced arrest decisions, case escalation, and, importantly, the accuracy of information provided to victims. In the Lussier case, differing views on Crime Lab involvement highlighted the need for more consistent protocols around scene processing and evidence preservation. Reporting practices varied widely, including incomplete witness statements, missing victim forms, inconsistent injury documentation, and inconsistent use of flags for bias, weapons, or repeat conduct. In the Moturi case, documentation of officer follow‑up was inconsistent, reducing situational awareness across shifts. In the Lussier case, incomplete early documentation weakened later investigations. Importantly, MPD did not obtain the Medical Examiner’s report for its homicide investigation until the audit team requested it. Information did not consistently reach officers or investigators across units or shifts, resulting in missed opportunities for escalation. In the Moturi case, a gun‑threat report was not escalated before the shooting. In the Lussier case, inconsistent communication with the Medical Examin…

These findings are horrific. They describe a department that failed at nearly every level. From how it applied the law, how it gathered evidence, how it communicated, and how it spoke to the public. These are failures. The families of Davis Moturi and Allison Lussier deserve more than a report. They deserve accountability, and they deserve change. That is why I am committed to bringing the Mayor’s administration before the Public Health, Safety, and Equity Committee to conduct regular, public reporting on the status of the recommendations that came out of today’s review. They must be tracked, implemented, and reported on so that this Council and this community can hold the administration accountable for follow-through. We owe that to these families. We owe that to every Minneapolis resident who deserves a public safety system that actually works. Sincerely, Jason Chavez

This morning, we held a joint Audit Committee and Minneapolis City Council meeting regarding the after action reviews to assess the City of Minneapolis’ handling of the shooting of Davis Moturi & the death of Allison Lussier. 

The findings from today’s after action reviews are deeply troubling. 1/

Happy Earth Day.

It's 89 degrees in Minneapolis – 30 degrees warmer than normal – the country is in its worst drought since the 1950s and there's no snow left in the Rockies.

I hate climate change.

“Now there you go again!”

Love this happy story of an abduction community member's homecoming and the human who helped.

Imagine if Delta had helped rapid responders & mutual aid people facilitate this type of volunteer effort all along with an occasional free ticket. What a difference it might have made.

A brief story:

This morning a child went missing on the way to school in my neighborhood.

Law enforcement and search and rescue were called, and also the networks we built for ICE Rapid Response.

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There continues to be no justice, and we cannot stop talking about how ICE and Border Patrol literally murder people.

Trump is using deportations to create an international concentration camp system. We need to shut it down.

Not only is this a massive betrayal. It’s cruelty offensive to any decent human being.

Today is day 140 of the ICE occupation of MN.

Cases like these are why it feels like every Minnesotan is raising mutual aid rent relief.

(You can help at StandWithMinnesota.com)

ICE detained more than 70 Minnesota children, data reveals Immigration officials detained more than 70 Minnesota children between Dec. 1 and March 10, a Sahan analysis of court records and federal deportation data shows.

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

35 years. The only licensed interpreter for three languages in the entire state. Just gone.

Ice is still here just operating in different ways, like doing kidnappings on a Sunday night at 10 PM. Make sure you’re still connected to hyper local networks so you’re able to respond when neighbors need help.

New US Congress Bill Proposal Requires All Operating System Providers To Verify Ages Enshrining age verification laws nationwide presents a series of perilous privacy concerns.

All age verification systems are identity verification systems, and identity verification systems are surveillance systems. @fightforthefuture.org @eff.org

Great effort outside #Flock HQ in #Atlanta, GA! ❤️

“people want the freedom to live without being policed, criminalized, or constantly watched. Our communities deserve real safety rooted in dignity and care, not #surveillance by law enforcement and the companies that profit from it."

#deflock #alpr

For comparison, the top federal statutory rate 2006–2017 was 35%, though the average effective tax rate (AETR) for large profitable corporations was often lower, around 22-25%. Super-wealthy individuals are also paying practically little. T
#ProudBlue

Today in Baltimore, We Proved This Fight Is Working DHS went to court to defend their ICE warehouse plan and walked away with a judge openly laughing at their argument.

"Over the past several months, our community has built a blueprint that other communities can use when federal agencies attempt to move detention infrastructure into their neighborhoods..."

blog.hagerstownrapidresponse.com/p/today-in-b...

One of the biggest lies in American culture is that the wealthy got wealthy by making morally good choices (ie working hard) and the poor got poor by making morally bad choices (ie being lazy and irresponsible) and that they both deserve what they got.

The healthy masculinity I want to see in the world 💜💜💜

Guards Beat Up Immigrants Detained at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ After They Complained About Losing Phone Access, Lawyer Claims An attorney for an immigrants’ rights firm representing detainees at Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention center alleged in a court filing that inmates reported that guards severely beat detainees, ...

Shoutout to @people.com, which covered horrific abuses at the Everglades camp that the administration refers to as "Alligator Alcatraz," citing several folks (including me) who call it a concentration camp.

ICE is not about immigration.

ICE is about normalizing a paramilitary force on peaceful streets.

Abolish ICE.

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

Two Lessons from Hungary for 2026 and 2028 Unity and accountability.

I think there are two key takeaways for Americans from Peter Magyar’s ouster of Orbán:

1. We must rally overwhelmingly behind the 2028 Dem nominee
2. We have to be ready to send people to prison if we win

My latest for @liberalcurrents.com www.liberalcurrents.com/two-lessons-...

NO WORK NO SCHOOL NO SHOPPING MAY DAY 2026

We’re excited to join May Day Strong, labor groups, and other allies to flex our economic power in a massive day of economic disruption on May 1.

There are many ways you can take action, from refusing to shop, to walking out of work, to attending a demonstration: www.mobilize.us/mayday/?utm_...

Clarence Thomas ruled in favor of Citizens United.

Harlan Crow's political contributions then went up 862%.

Then we later find out Thomas let Crow take him on lavish trips, buy his mom's house, and help fund his wife's conservative nonprofit.

But go on about how "progressivism" is a problem...

Per the Speech & Debate Clause, Senator Wyden, Rep Massie & literally any congressperson could leak the “secret interpretation of surveillance law” without fear of prosecution.

I get not wanting to test it under Trump, but you have the ability to leak it if it’s that bad. Do your duty, Senator.

Document titled “MPD Call Response Policy Adherence – 911 Response Call Log Memo.” It summarizes Priority 1 calls pending over 30 minutes for the week of January 3–9, 2026. It states 14 total calls exceeded 30 minutes, including 6 domestic abuse calls. Two example calls are listed: one waited 48 minutes and another 56 minutes before response. Portions of caller details are redacted.

Document titled “MPD Call Response Policy Adherence – 911 Response Call Log Memo.” It summarizes Priority 1 calls pending over 30 minutes for the week of January 10–16, 2026. It reports 11 total delayed calls, including 4 domestic abuse cases. Examples show domestic abuse “in progress” calls waiting 32 minutes and 47 minutes before being assigned to officers. Some identifying details are redacted.

Document titled “MPD Call Response Policy Adherence – 911 Response Call Log Memo.” It summarizes Priority 1 calls pending over 30 minutes for the week of January 17–23, 2026. It reports 10 delayed calls, with domestic abuse calls being the most frequent. One call waited 88 minutes—the longest delay noted. Additional examples show domestic abuse calls waiting 62 minutes. Portions of details are redacted.

In January, MPD internal records show that show Priority 1 domestic abuse calls (categorized as Dabuse) in Minneapolis waited 30–88 minutes for a response.

Priority 1 means immediate threat to life or safety—calls that are supposed to receive the fastest possible response.

HEIST the documentary film YouTube video by HEIST the documentary

‼️Emmy nominated:
HEIST documents DOGE’s systematic dismantling of our federal agencies and their staff.
The callous destruction of basic services in medicine, disaster aid, financial regulation & civil rights saved nothing.
It took 249 yrs to build modern America but only 100 days to destroy it.