Minnesotans demand Senator Amy Klobuchar vote no on further funding for ICE
By Sophie Breen and Dante Rocío
Minneapolis, MN — In freezing temperatures with wind whipping around downtown Minneapolis, hundreds of protesters huddled near the front doors of Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office to rally against a proposed $170 billion in additional funding for ICE.
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100,000 demand ‘ICE out of Minnesota’ in historic march
By Myrka Zambrano and Montana Hirsch
Minneapolis, MN- The Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) led a historic march of 100,000 people through Minneapolis to honor the life of Renee Nicole Good and to demand ICE out of Minnesota. The gathering was not only a show of grief and anger, but a powerful declaration of collective resistance.
On the morning of January 7, community member Renee Good was observing a raid and was murdered by an ICE agent. Good was known as a devoted mother and a neighbor who believed deeply in protecting her community. On the night of her murder, thousands gathered at a vigil and rally organized by MIRAC to mourn her loss.
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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/100-000-demand-ice-out-of-minnesota-in-historic-march
Minneapolis: Twin Cities Coalition for Justice calls out MPD for letting women be murdered
Minneapolis, MN – On October 29, the Twin Cities Coalition for Justice (TCC4J) stood shoulder to shoulder with the families of Allison Lussier and Mariah Samuels, two women killed by their ex-partners due to the failures of the Minneapolis Police Department.
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Minneapolis marks George Floyd’s birthday
Minneapolis, MN – On a rainy Tuesday evening, October 14, folks gathered at the Hennepin County Government Plaza to commemorate what would have been George Floyd’s 51st birthday.
Angela Harrelson, the aunt of George Floyd, kicked off the program and asked for everyone to stay united in fighting for justice and that she was grateful for the folks who showed up to celebrate her nephew’s birthday.
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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/minneapolis-marks-george-floyds-birthday
Minnesota Workers United and community protest Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Minneapolis MN – On Sunday, July 13, over 100 community members rallied at Minneapolis’ Mayday Plaza to speak out against the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB), passed by Congress and signed into law by Donald Trump on July 4.
Minnesotans protest Supreme Court’s ruling that gives Trump sweeping power
Minneapolis, MN – On a rainy Monday evening, June 30, hundreds of Minnesotans lined Lake Street with signs and chants to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to give sweeping power to Trump, which could ultimately allow him to end birthright citizenship.
The decision came on Friday June 27. Legal experts say ending birthright citizenship, a right enshrined by the 14th Amendment since 1868, is a direct attack on the Constitution. The U.S. Supreme Court sidestepped directly ruling on President Trump’s racist order, for now.
Minnesota: People’s Action Coalition Against Trump denounces violent right-wing extremism
Edina, MN – On Monday, June 23, a crowd of Minnesotans gathered to join the People’s Action Coalition Against Trump (PACAT) for a press conference and rally against right-wing violence, held in front of the Republican Party of Minnesota Office located in Edina.
In light of the targeted assassination of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the attempted murder of Senator John Hoffman and wife, Yvette Hoffman, PACAT organized the press conference and rally to condemn the rise in violent right-wing extremism, fanned by the reactionary agenda of the Republican Party and President Donald Trump.
Rally at MN Department of Corrections says, “Free them now!”
https://fightbacknews.org/articles/rally-at-mn-department-of-corrections-says-free-them-now
Minneapolis: No to a pardon! No to all of Trump’s attacks!
https://fightbacknews.org/articles/minneapolis-no-to-a-pardon-no-to-all-of-trumps-attacks
How to Become an Activist, According to a Long-time Twin Cities Organizer https://thefreeradical.org/how-to-become-an-activist-according-to-a-long-time-twin-cities-organizer/#activism #directAction #Minneapolis #transRightaAreHumanRights #TCC4J #TwinCitiesCoalitionForJustice #TransgenderDayOfVisibility
Last month, Minneapolis-based activist group Twin Cities Coalition for Justice (TCC4J) joined several other organizations in hosting a protest for Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). With over 200 people in attendance, the protest was considered a success,
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