Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff Everyone vs ICE: On the Ground In Minnesota, Pt. 2
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Jan 28, 2026 They recount Minneapolis nights of mutual aid, rapid-response tactics and keeping watch at ICE sites. They describe icy logistics, sheltering hubs like Powwow Grounds, and fierce community support during raids. They explore diverse protest tactics, solidarity practices and practical steps for neighbors to build lasting mutual aid.
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Allow Tactical Diversity
- Accept a diversity of tactics and let people show up in different roles rather than policing tactics mid-action.
- Build networks where autonomous choices strengthen overall movement adaptability and security.
Kettle, Dispersal, And A Light Rail Rescue
- Police kettled protestors and issued dispersal orders while James and Margaret, marked press, were trapped between lines.
- They escaped when a light rail train bypassed the police and evacuated people at the last minute.
Border Policing Comes To Cities
- Federal enforcement brought border-style tactics into the city, revealing how unaccountable driving and behavior endanger communities.
- Residents recognized the same patterns they'd seen at the southern border manifesting locally.
