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SWAE Mpls
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The Southwest Alliance for Equity (SWAE) is a group of SW Minneapolis residents taking individual and collective anti-racist action for a more equitable city.

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It’s the single most important thing anyone in this state can do right now. That way people can shelter in place safely.

At the local level we be voting on funding support for rental assistance, legal assistance, small business support, and more.
February 1, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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@nytimes.com @lulugn.bsky.social: Could you please follow up with @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social about this for your story? He emphasizes the importance of residents recording ICE, yet has not committed to retaining city-owned footage and making it available to attorneys. ⬆️
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“This is not about ICE doing regular ICE stuff.” Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis knows that the confrontation between the federal government and the people of Minnesota is at an inflection point. On “The Interview,” he explains how the conflict has implications for the whole country. trib.al/emQKqkl
January 31, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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@nytimes.com @lulugn.bsky.social: Could you please follow up with @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social about this for your story? He emphasizes the importance of residents recording ICE, yet has not committed to retaining city-owned footage and making it available to attorneys. ⬆️
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nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · 14d
“This is not about ICE doing regular ICE stuff.” Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis knows that the confrontation between the federal government and the people of Minnesota is at an inflection point. On “The Interview,” he explains how the conflict has implications for the whole country. trib.al/emQKqkl
A black and white portrait of Jacob Frey. A headline reads: "The Interview: Mayor Jacob Frey on the Turmoil in Minneapolis" Photo by Philip Montgomery for The New York Times
January 31, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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So, were helping facilitate this effort by workers at Minnesota's top companies to speak out and demand ICE OUT of MN!

Make your voice heard by signing this petition, which will be delivered to CEOs with the following demands.
stablemn.com/make-your-vo...

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We hope that you will explicitly commit to publicly demanding or executing the following: ICE must leave Minnesota now. ICE must end similar surge operations and commit to never using this un-American tactic in communities across our country again. Any officer who kills a civilian must be held legally accountable. That starts with legitimate investigations and charges by local officials. Shut down ICE. Lobby Congress for no additional federal funding for ICE in the upcoming Congressional budget and ICE should be investigated for human and Constitutional violations of Americans and our neighbors. Cease economic relations with ICE and refuse ICE entry or use of company property for staging grounds.
January 28, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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So, were helping facilitate this effort by workers at Minnesota's top companies to speak out and demand ICE OUT of MN!

Make your voice heard by signing this petition, which will be delivered to CEOs with the following demands.
stablemn.com/make-your-vo...

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We hope that you will explicitly commit to publicly demanding or executing the following: ICE must leave Minnesota now. ICE must end similar surge operations and commit to never using this un-American tactic in communities across our country again. Any officer who kills a civilian must be held legally accountable. That starts with legitimate investigations and charges by local officials. Shut down ICE. Lobby Congress for no additional federal funding for ICE in the upcoming Congressional budget and ICE should be investigated for human and Constitutional violations of Americans and our neighbors. Cease economic relations with ICE and refuse ICE entry or use of company property for staging grounds.
January 28, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Sunday, 2/1: virtual Caucus 101 training with Todd Schuman

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Please spread the word about these opportunities in your community!
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: SWAE Precinct Caucus Virtual Training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: SWAE Precinct Caucus Virtual Training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:54 AM
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Thursday, 1/29, 7pm at Meraki: To Caucuses and Beyond

A collaboration with @abetterdfl.org and the DFL Senior Caucus, this event will provide training for participating in caucuses and running for leadership positions!

RSVP: tinyurl.com/BeyondCaucus
Graphic with a Buzz Lightyear theme titled "Training to Caucuses and Beyond" Thursday, January 29, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Meraki, 100 W 46th St, MPLS 55419 Contact for more information: cletofsky@gmail.com Copy and paste this link into your browser to register: https://tinyurl.com/BeyondCaucus The 2026 DFL precinct caucuses are a great entry point to build the community you want to see in the world. But it doesn't end there. Join us for a training on what happens at your local precinct caucuses, how you can make the most of it, and what comes next. Sponsored by: SeniorDFL, A Better DFL, Southwest Alliance for Equity
January 28, 2026 at 3:54 AM
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Wednesday, 1/28, noon:

Virtual Caucus 101 training with Todd Schuman: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: SWAE Precinct Caucus Virtual Training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: SWAE Precinct Caucus Virtual Training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:54 AM
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But, city video footage is not typically kept for more than 10-14 days. That means we have already lost a lot of evidence of crimes perpetrated by ICE.

Contact Mayor Frey and tell him he must ensure we don't lose any more video, including potential footage of the murder of Alex Pretti.

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Screenshot of City of Minneapolis website with the following text: Street camera request Footage older than 14 days is not available through this form. Street camera video more than 10 to 14 days old is rarely preserved except in instances of criminal investigation.
January 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM