Opening Arguments Minnesota NoICE - Matt Went to Minneapolis and Has So Much to Tell Us
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Feb 11, 2026 
Matt Cameron, immigration attorney and on-the-ground reporter, recounts his trip to Minneapolis days after major ICE actions. He describes community mutual aid and rapid responder organizing. He covers a landmark state legislative gathering pushing back on federal enforcement. He also walks through legal tactics states are using and the multicultural coalitions responding to ICE.
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Cold Weather, Warm Community
- Matt experienced Minneapolis in winter, struggled with subzero cold, and bonded with locals at bars and trainings.
- He noted widespread local commitment despite brutal weather and exhaustion.
Native Communities Targeted
- Native leaders like Chase Iron Eyes testified that ICE has specifically targeted unhoused native people and tribal lands face unique enforcement conflicts.
- Matt highlighted emotional testimony about impacts on indigenous communities and tribal sovereignty tensions.
Training Adapts To Infiltration Risk
- Rapid responder training expanded massively, with organizers noting ICE infiltration and preparing trainees to legally observe rather than obstruct.
- This dual reality (infiltrators + nonviolence focus) shaped training content and trust-building.
