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 Legislative Update from Rep. Sandra Feist
On Friday, thousands of Minnesotans are taking to the streets as part of the Day of Truth and Freedom. This general strike – the first in Minnesota in over 100 years – carries the mission of ending the ICE occupation in Minnesota so our communities can breathe again and safely return to everyday life.
One day later, an ICE officer shot an observer exercising his Constitutional right to bear witness to their actions. Like many of you, I gathered with my neighbors to hold a vigil for Alex Pretti. The weather may have been –5 degrees, but I was warmed by the compassion and vigilance of my friends and neighbors.
One of the biggest questions I’ve received over the past few weeks as ICE has terrorized our communities is “How can I help?” Below, I have compiled a few resources that help answer this question both right here in our district and across the state. You’ll also find some educational resources to equip yourself should you come face-to-face with ICE committing an injustice. As we’ve seen the past few weeks, you don’t have to go to a protest to end up in a confrontation with ICE – it could happen at the grocery store, at the gas station, and even right in your neighborhood. It is our responsibility to be prepared.
The way Minnesotans have come together over the past few weeks (and months) has exemplified who we are. In Minnesota, we care about one another. We protect our neighbors. And we don’t back down when the federal government tries to take away our liberties. My husband says that Minnesotans are the Ewoks of this story, but I feel strongly that we’re Hobbits. My favorite sign at the march on Friday said “Protect the shire.” And that’s what we will do.
Please take a minute to watch Sam’s speech at Osgiliath and remember: “There is some good in this world, and it is worth fighting for.”
Please continue to reach out to me if you have questions or if I can be of help. We will get through this because we are standing together, and nobody can take that from us.
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