A message about recent ICE activity in our community

 

We stand in solidarity with our community and neighbors as we mourn the tragic and senseless murder of Renee Nicole Good.

 

Longfellow Community Council (LCC) is a neighborhood-based organization dedicated to improving the well-being of our diverse community. Our goal is to foster a vibrant and inclusive community for all who live, work, and play in Cooper, Hiawatha, Howe, and Longfellow neighborhoods. We cannot accomplish this with ICE in our neighborhoods.

 

Recent federal actions have left many families in our neighborhood afraid to leave their homes, facing increased food insecurity, job instability, lost income, and the threat of eviction. Children fear attending school, and everyday activities like taking public transit now feel unsafe for many community members. The fear and provocation by federal agents in our neighborhoods over the past months go against everything that the Longfellow Community Council stands for. This is an affront to our community’s values, and we call for ICE to immediately leave our City.

 

We stand firmly against all forms of violence, family separation, and the harm caused by actions claimed to increase safety but that instead bring trauma and fear. We urge everyone to exercise their rights safely and responsibly. Keep yourself updated with accurate information, reach out to your neighbors, and get involved with local groups working on these important issues as your capacity allows.

 

Minneapolis is well-known for its sense of community and commitment to democracy. Now, more than ever, we must come together to support, uplift, and care for one another. By taking action and standing in solidarity, we can demonstrate that in our neighborhood, community is a lived value, not just an abstract concept.

– Your neighbors at Longfellow Community Council

Click here for a list of resources for immigrant rights and protections, and ways to get involved and volunteer, and for ICE rapid response and mutual aid.