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This week, my city of Minneapolis has seen chaos, tragedy, and an outpouring of support and solidarity.

Just six short years ago, my community witnessed the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In his memory, millions around the country rose up for justice. This week, many have asked how they can take action after ICE’s killing of Renee Nicole Good.

As we have for generations, as we did in 2020, and as we have through Trump’s administration, we are ready to rise up.

That’s the message in this moving piece from Beth Gendler, the executive director of Jewish Community Action in Minnesota: “The ICE shooting in Minneapolis shattered my Holocaust survivor father’s American dream.” <[link removed]>

And it’s why we’re gathering in our communities all across the country: Find an ICE Out For Good event near you this weekend. <[link removed]>

We know that for some people, taking action on Shabbat is part of their Jewish practice while others are unable to do so. Please do whatever feels right for you.

We believe what we see with our eyes. No matter the brazen lies politicians spew, we know we watched a murder.

Renee Nicole Good’s horrific murder was no isolated incident. It’s a continuation of Trump’s cruel, lethal immigration agenda that sends masked agents to terrorize our streets and ravage our communities. It’s a continuation of the same violent, unaccountable law enforcement systems that killed George Floyd just blocks away six years ago. And it’s the same system that led ICE to shoot and injure two more community members in Portland just last night.

But our response is also a continuation — a continuation of our Jewish tradition of fighting back. From our ancestors rising up against injustice, to Black Lives Matter, to defeating Trump, our community of Jews and allies has been in this fight for generations.

Many of our parents, grandparents, or ancestors experienced violence as immigrants and allies. In their spirit, and to honor Renee Nicole Good and all who have lost their lives at the hands of ICE and CBP brutality, we will continue to fight back.

Sign up: Join us in the streets this weekend at an ICE Out For Good event near you. <[link removed]>

Read and share: “The ICE shooting in Minneapolis shattered my Holocaust survivor father’s American dream.” <[link removed]>

In solidarity,

Enzi Tanner
Training and Content Manager, Bend the Arc

PS: Check out this helpful toolkit with additional resources <[link removed]*HyQsPn8yGRd1jhKYAiv2aw&tab=t.0> for going into streets safely this weekend. Download your Jews Against ICE sign <[link removed]> to take with you into the streets this weekend. 

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