Resources: ICE in Our City
Statement from the East Isles Neighborhood Association
The East Isles Neighborhood Association (EINA) is a non-partisan organization representing the residents of East Isles, Minneapolis. The EINA Board is aware of reported ICE activities in and around our community and shares concerns for the safety, well-being, and cohesion of our neighborhood and the larger community.
We are monitoring the situation closely and encourage residents to stay informed and attentive to how these activities may impact them, their neighbors, and our community as a whole. EINA will continue to observe developments and share relevant, verified information as appropriate, while affirming our commitment to supporting a safe, respectful, and inclusive East Isles for all residents.
City of Minneapolis Resources
Virtual Resource Center has info on food assistance, housing, mental health support, and legal aid providers
(State of MN) Report incidents or effects related to or caused by recent federal actions in MN, including violations of constitutional rights, excessive force, retaliation against protesters, business closures, and more
(ACLU MN) Report unlawful conduct if your rights have been violated by federal agents
Know Your Rights information and a variety of connections to legal services
Healing resources for community members and residents TBA
Things You Can Do
1. BE INFORMED:
Know Your Rights with ICE (Immigrant Defense Project)
Know your rights amid rising ICE activity in MN (Sahan Journal)
What ICE agents can and can’t do (Star Tribune)
What to do if ICE stops you (MPR News)
What to Do if Immigration Comes to Your Workplace (National Immigration Law Center)
Comprehensive Guidance on Personal Safety & Rights (City of Minneapolis)
Common questions from Minneapolis business owners (City of Minneapolis)
Preparation & Response Resources for Immigrants & Community Allies (Welcoming America)
2. NOTIFY. If you witness (firsthand) ICE staging, detaining someone, or are being pursued 612-441-2881 is the MONARCA rapid response hotline, and 612-255-3112 is COPAL. When reporting ICE activities, try to provide “1SALUTE” relevant info:
1st Person Encounter • "I am witnessing a raid."
Size + Strength • "2 to 3 vehicles.” / “ICE and local police."
Actions + Activity • "They just picked up someone."
Locations + Directions • "Uptown, corner of Lake and Girard."
Uniform + Clothing • "Plain clothes with bulletproof vests."
Time + Date • "4:45 PM, Monday, Feb. 17."
Equipment + Weapons • "Body armor, K9 unit, armed officers."
Free or discounted towing is available if someone is detained and their car is left behind: Galeana's Towing (Minneapolis) and Leo’s Tow (St. Paul).
3. OBSERVE. Some neighbors are choosing to attend Observer training with MONARCA, learning how and when best to track, record, and put passive pressure on ICE activities in high-risk places (school dropoff/pickup, businesses, etc). Trainings fill up fast!
4. PROTEST. ICE protests are being organized by various organizations on social media. If you plan to attend, know how to protest peacefully and lawfully.
5. DONATE, monthly if you have the means! Some groups providing support to targeted communities:
Joyce Uptown Foodshelf / Hunger Solutions (monetary donations stretch further)
6. 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘 information, events, and action steps. In conversation, email, and/or social media. Memes don’t create change, actions do. Social media posts only reach a fraction of your circles these days, so most of these other steps are more effective.
7. C𝗔𝗟𝗟 + 𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟 your state reps (Dems and Reps) to call for the litigation and removal of all those involved for crimes against U.S. residents. This is most effective when done weekly—contact info here.
8. 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬. Shop your local immigrant-owned, BIPOC-owned, and queer-owned businesses. Join clubs, volunteer, bring family and friends, meet new people, participate in community events and mutual aid.
9. 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬. Reach out to your local school, community center or faith center to see how they need help chipping in. See something? Film it. Find your nearest protest groups or immigrant advocates, find out what they need help doing, and do it. Doing it with friends is even better.