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City of Falcon Heights  

City of Saint Paul  

City of Saint Paul Ward 1 

City of Saint Paul Ward 4 

City of Saint Paul Ward 5 

City of Saint Paul Ward 6 

District 10 Como Community Council 

Frogtown Neighborhood Association 

Hamline Midway Coalition 

Payne/Phalen District 5 Planning Council 

North End Neighborhood Organization 

Saint Anthony Park Community Council 

Union Park District Council 

District 3 Neighbors,   

Right now, our neighborhoods are facing a crisis that demands our full attention and action. Across the Twin Cities, thousands of federal immigration agents have been deployed in a sweeping enforcement operation that has shaken the fabric of daily life. What we are witnessing isn’t routine — it is an escalation of force that disrupted ordinary routines, and struck at the heart of our shared humanity.  

We cannot — and will not — accept narratives that minimize what has happened here. Calling brutality “normal,” excusing violence as simply ICE “doing their job,” or shrugging at the fear inflicted on our neighbors is not an option. No one should live in a climate of fear. No one loses their rights because of how they look, where they come from, or who they love — and these rights are guaranteed under the Constitution for every human being on this soil.  

This moment calls for truth, courage, and collective strength. We are standing in solidarity with our immigrant friends, families, and neighbors — people who contribute to our communities every day, who build businesses, raise children, and enrich our culture and economy. We are committing ourselves to justice, accountability, and dignity for all. 

Last week, I proudly endorsed and stood with the ICE OUT of MN: Day of Truth and Freedom, joining with hundreds who demanded: 

• ICE be fully withdrawn from Minnesota, ending this militarized presence; 

• Full legal accountability for the officer responsible for Renee Good’s death; 

• No additional federal funding for ICE in the upcoming Congressional budget; 

• A thorough investigation into ICE’s violations of human and constitutional rights; 

• That Minnesota and national businesses become defenders of the 4th Amendment — refusing to allow their property to be used as staging grounds or complicit in this repression. 

These demands are not radical — they are rooted in justice, respect for civil liberties, and the power of community. The fear that has been spread through our city streets has also sparked something powerful: collective resolve. Across Minnesota people are organizing, supporting neighbors, protecting families, and standing firm in the belief that justice will prevail.  

Now is the time for every one of us to raise our voices — not in despair, but in determined hope. This moment will not be defined by the violence inflicted upon us — it will be defined by how we responded with courage, unity, and action. 

I am resharing the “Know Your Rights” resources from my November newsletter below: 

• Learn more about your rights and how to express them HERE.  

• You can also request a “Know Your Rights” Training with Minnesota Immigration Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) HERE.  

• If you know someone who has been detained by immigration enforcement in Minnesota, you can call the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota’s detention hotline at 651-641-1011 or visit their website HERE.   

If you have experienced unlawful conduct by federal agents, please report it to the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office HERE and the ACLU-MN HERE. 

Here are other contacts if you or someone you know are/have been detained.  I urge you to save these phone numbers in your phone and memorize at least two phone numbers of your loved ones to have as emergency contacts. 

• Unidos Legal Questions Hotline, 651-372-8642 

• Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, 1-877-696-6529 

• CAIR Minnesota, 612-206-3360 

• Interfaith Coalition on Immigration, 612-217-1185 

• The Advocates for Human Rights, 612-341-9845 

• Volunteer Lawyer Network, 612-752-6677 

• International Institute of MN, 651-377-8642 

In mid-January, I attended the H-Line Community Forum hosted by District 10 Como Community Council. Metro Transit staff presented timeline and project updates on the H-Line, listened to concerns and answered questions from neighbors. With the project scheduled to replace the 3A bus line in the next couple of years, this forum was important in understanding what's to come and hearing from neighbors about the process, parking, and pedestrian safety.  If you have additional comments, you can contact Metro Transit Planning Manager, Kyle O’Donnell Burrows or H Line Community Outreach Coordinator, Alyssia (Sia) Bell at HLine@metrotransit.org.