The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) strongly condemns the horrific violence perpetuated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that continues to ripple across Minnesota. ICE is not making our state safer, and they have no place in our communities. 

Over a month ago, the federal government increased immigration enforcement in Minnesota using the racist pretense of fraud investigations targeting the Somali community. Recently, 2,000 additional ICE, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents were reportedly assigned to Minnesota to conduct immigration enforcement and fraud investigations. Communities across the state have been terrorized by masked, armed agents who are indiscriminately and aggressively harassing and kidnapping individuals at school, at work, on the streets, and in their homes.


As immigration lawyers and advocates, we recognize this pattern of state violence perpetrated by government agencies. Over the past year, this has occurred in California, Illinois, Oregon, North Carolina, and Washington DC. The full-scale invasion of communities across the country represents a brash form of authoritarian fascism. The federal government has shown a willingness to completely disregard the law, trample people’s legal rights, avoid accountability, and destroy anyone who stands in their way. 

In addition to tearing apart families and disappearing people, community supporters are being targeted for harassment and violence. Yesterday, ICE murdered Renee Nicole Good as she bravely bore witness to the assault on her neighbors in Minneapolis. We have seen blatant attempts by the federal government to spread misinformation about the shooting, specifically to spin the observer’s actions as “domestic terrorism.” These propagandized efforts attempt to criminalize community response to violent federal actions.


ILCM demands justice and accountability for the murder of Renee Nicole Good. We will continue to defend the legal rights of immigrants and refugees and offer resources and legal services to protect and strengthen our communities. ICE has no place here.

ILCM also encourages neighbors to connect, mobilize, and stand together. 

If you personally witness ICE activity, you should report to any of these three rapid response lines: 

* Immigrant Defense Network:  612-255-3112 

* Monarca Rapid Response Line: 612-441-2881 

* Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee: mailto:[email protected]

When documenting, practice including information using S.A.L.U.T.E.: 

• S – Size: How many people and/or vehicles are present? 
• A – Activity: What specifically are they doing? 
• L – Location: Address, nearby cross streets, or landmarks 

• U – Uniform: What are they wearing or what identification do they have? 
• T – Time: Date and time observed 
• E – Equipment: What weapons or devices are they carrying? 

If you or someone you know is detained by ICE, call (651) 641-1011 within our detention line hours to obtain general information about Immigration Court proceedings, the Minnesota Detention Project, and the services the project provides. The ILCM Detention Line intake hours are Mondays 2-4pm and Thursday 1-3pm. Special hours are announced on our [link removed] intake hours webpage and on social media.

For 24/7 legal intake, call or text CAIR-MN at (612) 206-3360. 
 
For protest arrestee legal support, contact National Lawyers Guild Minnesota at: (612) 444-2654. To locate someone who is arrested, you can check Hennepin and Ramsey County jail rosters on county websites. We recognize that members of our immigrant and refugee communities may protest. Please ensure that you are aware of your rights and know how to assert them. Your rights may be violated in any case. Have a safety plan for if you are detained. It is also critical that you receive sound criminal and/or immigration legal advice if you are arrested. 

To report ICE misconduct and constitutional violations, visit [link removed] Request Legal Assistance – ACLU of Minnesota. 

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