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ICE in Minnesota – Days 47-50: DOJ Probes State Leaders, ICE Continues Illegal Detainments, Unions Call for General Strike

1 month ago

Minneapolis, MN — Following a weekend of protests against far-right agitators who have flocked to Minnesota in recent days, the Twin Cities continue to deal with the ever-evolving nature of the federal occupation unfolding in the region.

Saturday saw thousands come out to oppose far-right…

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By Sean Summers and Niko Georgiades, Unicorn Riot and L. Cam Anderson, Contributor

Strike ICE Out of Minnesota

1 month ago
The fascist military occupation of the Twin Cities, and communities throughout Minnesota, was opposed with a general strike on January 23 endorsed by a large and diverse coalition of organizations, including the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO. Rallies in solidarity with the general strike in Minneapolis were organized in various cities, including San Francisco, Oakland, Palo Alto, Los Angeles and New York.

Far-Right Provocateur Jake Lang Chased Out of Minneapolis During Hate Rally

1 month ago

Minneapolis, MN — Thousands of counter-protesters gathered on Jan. 17 in downtown Minneapolis outside the City Hall, quashing an Islamophobic rally before it was able to even begin.

Edward Jacob “Jake” Lang, the rally’s organizer, was chased multiple blocks from City Hall to the Hotel…

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By L. Cam Anderson, Contributor

ICE in Minnesota – Day 46: Military Deployment Threat, Judge Rules Against Feds, Far-Right Agitators Opposed

1 month ago

A month and a half into "Operation Metro Surge," the federal immigration enforcement blitz that has flooded the Twin Cities with ICE and other federal agents, protests and developments are accelerating

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By Sean Summers, Niko Georgiades & Dan Feidt, Unicorn Riot

No Fascism! No Ice! Nationwide Walkouts

1 month ago
On January 20, Women’s March coordinated a day of action which declared, "We will walk out of work, school, and commerce because a Free America begins the moment we stop cooperating with fascism. One year into Trump’s second regime, we face an escalating fascist threat: ICE raids on our communities, troops occupying our cities, families torn apart, attacks on our trans siblings, mass surveillance, and terror used to keep us silent."

ICE Shoots Second Person in Minneapolis, Community Responds

1 month ago

Minneapolis, MN – A federal agent with ICE shot a man in Minneapolis last night, marking the second shooting in the city committed by immigration enforcement agents since Trump’s administration launched the federal occupation of the Twin Cities. Immediately after the incident, neighbors and community…

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By Unicorn Riot

Commentary: ‘Who Watches the Watchmen?’ Community Resistance in Long Beach, California

1 month 1 week ago

Each morning, I wake up to messages on encrypted chats alerting members of potential ICE sightings in Long Beach. Throughout the day, I am alerted of abductions, and requests to assist with efforts. This is a part of a large effort for community resistance in Long Beach. 

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By Gabriella A.M. Guerrieri, Contributor

Large Noise Demo Against ICE Crashed by Police Who Arrest 30

1 month 1 week ago

Minneapolis, MN — Over a thousand protesters visited two hotels in downtown Minneapolis on Friday night, equipped with loud noise makers, in an attempt to disrupt the sleep of any ICE officers who may be staying in the hotels. More than four hours into the…

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By Niko Georgiades, Akičita Šuŋka-Wakaŋ Ska, & Dan Feidt, Unicorn Riot

Cop City RICO Cases Dismissed Years After 61 Activists Charged as Criminal Conspiracy

1 month 3 weeks ago

Racketeering charges against 61 people indicted as co-conspirators in the Stop Cop City movement were dismissed yesterday, marking a significant victory for those facing prosecution in the years after the movement’s peak.

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By Sean Summers, Unicorn Riot

South African Graffiti Artist Unveils Anti-Consumerist Mural in Durban

1 month 3 weeks ago

Durban, South Africa — Longtime South African graffiti artist “Ewok” recently showcased his latest mural at Durban’s iconic KwaZulu-Natal Society of the Arts (KZNSA). Unicorn Riot interviewed Ewok during the painting to expound more on the background and inspiration for the anti-consumerist set piece.

The…

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By DIngane Xaba, Unicorn Riot