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Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid
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Welcoming our new neighbors in DC metro (DMV) area through solidarity, not charity.

☎️ ICE Emergency hotline: 202-335-1183
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Alert: Police/MPD checkpoint on New York Ave NE and Fenwick at approximately 9:10pm, 1/9/26. Avoid the area if possible.

Alerta: Retén de policía/MPD en la avenida New York Ave NE y Fenwick a las 9:10pm, 1/9/2026. Evite el área si es posible.
January 10, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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Donations will be split between:
- DC IWOC who do commissary and jail support for folks caged in jails and prisons
- The Liberation Fund that does commissary and phone support for people caged in VA detention centers (where most ppl detained by ICE in the DMV area end up)
The liberation fund Supports people inside Virginia detention centers with commissary and phone support, as well as occasional post release support too. Most people detained by ICE in the DMV area get sent to detention centers in Virginia. DC iwoc Provides people inside jails and prisons with commissary support. They also do weekly jail support at the DC jail. Our struggles are intertwined, the call to free them all includes people in jail, prison, and detention centers. Venmo @dcmigrantaid with “Giving Tuesday” in the memo.
December 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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This Giving Tuesday we are fundraising for two commissary funds because we know that commissary is care. 💖

💸Venmo MSMA with “Giving Tuesday” in the memo to support! venmo.com/dcmigrantaid
This giving Tuesday let’s remember that commissary is care. Venmo @dcmigrantaid with “Giving Tuesday” in the memo. Donations will be split between 2 orgs - • La ColectiVA/ FTAVA's Liberation Fund • DC IWOC for commissary & jail support
December 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Good call Bowser 👍🏽. Finally something we can agree on. Hope you leave knowing that you did everything in your power to make life worse for DC residents. No one hates us like you do. You will not be missed.
Tweet from @MurielBowser “It has been the honor of my life to be your Mayor. Together, we have built a legacy of success of which I am intensely proud. With a grateful heart, I am announcing that I will not seek a fourth term.“
November 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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‘Racism is when you alert people to ICE’s presence’ - yard sign stealing guy. Honestly, we'd be embarrassed for him if he wasn't terrorizing our communities.

Hopefully, someone buys him a dictionary for Christmas!
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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La semana pasada en DC, un agente de ICE fue descubierto removiendo letreros que indicaban lugares donde ICE había detenido a alguien de la comunidad. Creemos que lo hizo por ira, culpa o, mejor dicho, por vergüenza? Si ellos creen que lo que hacen está bien, por qué intentan ocultar las pruebas? 👀
Agente del ICE llevándose un cartel de jardín que dice «Aquí ocurrió un secuestro del ICE».
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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An ICE agent was caught removing a sign marking an ICE kidnapping in DC last week! Do we think he did it out of anger, embarrassment, or most appropriately shame? If you think what you’re doing is right, why are you trying to hide the evidence? 👀
ICE agent carrying away a yard sign that says “ICE kidnapping happened here”
November 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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ALERTA ‼️ Puesto de Control de la Policía Federal/ICE en Clara Barton Parkway en dirección este hacia DC, cerca de la salida de MacArthur Boulevard. Hombres enmascarados están deteniendo camionetas de trabajo blancas y haciendo arrestos.
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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ALERT ‼️ Federal law enforcement/ ICE checkpoint on Clara Barton Pkwy eastbound into DC, near MacArthur Blvd exit. Men in masks pulling over white work vans, making detentions.
November 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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🚨 ALERTA: 4 personas han sido detenidas en Bladensburg esta mañana, cerca de o en el autopista Baltimore-Washington. Todos fueron de camionetas de trabajo. La policía del parque (Park Police) estaban envueltos.

Recomendamos que eviten esta área.
La policía federal detiene una furgoneta blanca de trabajo. Hay dos coches patrulla negros sin distintivos.
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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🚨ALERT: 4 people have been detained in Bladensburg this morning, on or close to Baltimore-Washington parkway. All from work vans. Park police were involved.

We recommend staying clear of this area. 1/
Federal police pulling over a white van. Two black unmarked police cars are present.
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Muriel this morning
Tweet from @MurielBowser: Oh no 5:18. 3/26/24 from Earth. 115k views
November 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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When the expanded occupation began, the MSMA hotline became the hotline for reporting all police & fed activity in the DMV area. Our operators stepped up to triple-staff our 24-7 hotline. We created post detention teams.

In Sep, we launched Film the Police DC alongside Harriet’s Wildest Dreams.
Hotline & Film the Police DC When the expanded occupation began in August, the MSMA hotline became the hotline for reporting all police & fed activity in the DMV area. Our operators stepped up to triple-staff our 24-7 hotline. Also, our admin team quickly adapted our systems, built more infrastructure, and trained more operators to handle the influx of calls, texts & emails. Since Aug 12, the hotline team fielded: • 4,750 incoming calls • Thousands of text messages • 227 intakes for detained people for legal referrals & mutual aid • Requests for the DMV Accompaniment Network On Sep 2, we launched Film the Police DC in collaboration with Harriet's Wildest Dreams. Since then, we have received over 900 emails with photos & videos. Accompaniment & Post Detention Care We formed Post Detention Care teams who have been reaching out to families who have had loved ones detained since August. We then connect them with our existing mutual aid and legal resources as well as a team from a local faith institution or community group to create a pod of ongoing support for the impacted family. Since the expanded occupation began, our comrades at the DMV Accompaniment Network (DAN) have done 65 accompaniments to immigration check-ins, appointments, or court. They also have significantly grown their volunteer network in the past 3 months, adding 120 new volunteers and hosting 7 trainings, covering DC, Baltimore, Towson, Herndon, Centreville, Warrenton, and Chevy Chase.
October 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Increased detentions and police/ fed presence heavily limited our compa's ability to leave their homes to work, get groceries and essentials, or even go to immigration court. In response, our grocery, perinatal, one roof clinic, furniture, and recreation teams adapted and expanded their work.
Food, Supplies, and Resettlement Increased detentions and police/ fed presence heavily limited our compa's ability to work or leave their homes to get groceries and essentials. In response, our MSMA grocery & free store teams adapted & scaled up their work to deliver essentials, including groceries, clothes, and diapers, to up to 100 families every week, reaching nearly 2,500 people. Our furniture team picked up over 60 pieces of furniture (cribs, mattresses, and couches) from donors to distribute to 20 families. Unable to do in-person events out of satety concerns, our recreation team delivered toys and games to families and had smaller hangouts at compas' homes. Legal support and family care MSMA's One Roof Clinic continued to support our compas with pro se asylum apps along with providing up to date, accurate information on relevant immigration changes (e.g., application fees, KYR, TPS). One Roof also pivoted, in response to need, assisting folks with changing in-person immigration court hearings to virtual and helping compas from Venezuela with filing re-registrations for TPS when they were only given just a week to do so. Since Aug 12, our perinatal team - • delivered perinatal packages to 17 mothers, sourcing the majority of items from donations. • matched volunteer doulas with mothers who are giving birth alone due to their partners being detained. • delivered baby food, diapers, milk, and medicine to postpartum women • supported many pregnant women through DC Alliance changes & with last-minute applications
October 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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It has been over three months since the expanded federal occupation of DC began. (We say expanded because the federal presence in DC did not begin in August 2025-the District has always been occupied by the feds.)

MSMA has been busy. Learn more about what we’ve been up to 👉🏽
Three months of expanded occupation in DC It has been over three months since the expanded federal occupation of DC began. We say expanded because the federal presence in DC did not begin in August 2025—the District has always been occupied by the feds. MSMA has been busy. Overnight our ICE emergency hotline became the hotline for reporting all police and fed activity in the city. And our mutual aid teams had to rapidly scale up and pivot to respond to the increased & changing needs. Learn more about what we’ve been up to.
October 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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For everyone who has been asking us for black shirts, a spooky season gift for you. Sanctuary District now comes in black and other dark colors! Get it here: bonfire.com/sanctuary-district-dark
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October 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Siempre esté pendiente de sus alrededores. RECUERDE no abra la puerta sin orden judicial, tiene el derecho de permanecer callado y no firmar ningún documento. Si tiene información adicional, mande un mensaje directo: 202-335-1183
September 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Please be aware of your surroundings. REMEMBER do not open the door without a judicial warrant, you have the right to remain silent, do not sign anything. If you have any additional info call our hotline 202-335-1183.
September 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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OOTD: ICE edition
✅ Goggles
✅ Gag
✅ Back zip ties
✅ Fascism
September 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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🚨12:45PM (09/05) ACTIVE CHECKPOINT BY 301 New York Ave NE🚨

🚨 12:45PM (05/09) RETÉN ACTIVO CERCA DE 301 New York Ave NE 🚨
September 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Tweet from Middle Tennessee DSA - May 2022 just one more cop bro. i promise bro just one more cop and it'll fix everything bro. bro. just one more cop. please just one more. one more cop and we can fix this whole problem bro. bro cmon just give me one more cop i promise bro. bro bro please i just need one more cop thats i
September 2, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Esta mañana (1/9) a las 8am federales detuvieron a una pareja en la 18 con Park NW. Rompieron la ventana, arrastraron al esposo y los arrestaron. Cuando un miembro de la comunidad paró para grabar, fue agarrado y amenazado con spray de pimienta por este pedazo de mierda.
September 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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This morning (9/1) at 8 AM feds pulled over a couple at 18th & Park NW. They smashed the window, dragged the husband out & arrested him. When a community member stopped to record they were grabbed & threatened w/ pepper spray by this piece of shit. @mayorbowser.bsky.social do you welcome this too?
September 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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This morning (9/1) at 8 AM feds pulled over a couple at 18th & Park NW. They smashed the window, dragged the husband out & arrested him. When a community member stopped to record they were grabbed & threatened w/ pepper spray by this piece of shit. @mayorbowser.bsky.social do you welcome this too?
September 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Siempre esté pendiente de sus alrededores. RECUERDE no abra la puerta sin orden judicial, tiene el derecho de permanecer callado y no firmar ningún documento. Si tiene información adicional, mande un mensaje directo: 202-335-1183.
August 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM