Reposted by Christina EwigAndrew Karre @andrewkarre.bsky.social · 11/02/2026This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive. 272113166469
Christina Ewig @christinaewig.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Open letter from University of Minnesota Law Faculty clearly outlining how constitutional rights are repeatedly being violated by the federal government in Minnesota.docs.google.comOpen Letter to Minnesota Law CommunityJanuary 25January 25, 2026 To the Minnesota Law Community: We, the undersigned faculty of the University of Minnesota Law School, write in our individual capacities to address the federal government's ongoin... 080
Reposted by Christina EwigDan Haugen @danhaugen.bsky.social · 18/01/2026National media: Please stop describing what’s happening in Minneapolis as “protests.” There has been a modest, sustained protest outside the Whipple federal building, about 10 miles from downtown, but... 1/3 222424820
Reposted by Christina EwigMPR News @mprnews.org · 18/01/2026Inside the detention center, Gibson said officers put him in a bare, metal holding cell about the size of a small conference room with around 40 other detainees. Their legs were shackled. Gibson said one person in the cell appeared to have scabies.mprnews.orgMinneapolis man says ICE agents took 'trophy' photos, locked him in overcrowded cellGarrison Gibson, a Minneapolis man from Liberia, shared details of his experience with federal immigration enforcement this week at a press conference Saturday. 16965569
Christina Ewig @christinaewig.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Dangerous talk. The folks of Minnesota are not insurrectionists. We are neighbors wielding whistles to protect our neighbors from unconstitutional violence by masked men. 072
Christina Ewig @christinaewig.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Thousands of Saint Paul students have marched to the capital to protest the illegal actions of ICE and demand justice for Renee Good. Livestream here: www.youtube.com/@speakmplsyoutube.comSPEAK MPLSSPEAK MPLS is a member-powered media center reimagining the future of media in Minneapolis. Activate community connections and creative opportunities with two studios, classes, and equipment. Amplify ... 083
Reposted by Christina EwigJon Collins @jcollins.bsky.social · 14/01/2026ICE's "presence is terrifying medical staff and raising concerns about patient care, according to five nurses at HCMC hospital in Minneapolis who asked to remain anonymous for fear of losing their jobs." Via reporter @ericazurek.bsky.social www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...mprnews.orgICE agents appear at Twin Cities hospitals, alarming health care workersHealth care workers in the Twin Cities report that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are entering hospitals with detained individuals, leaving some medical staff terrified and concerned ... 361266627
Reposted by Christina EwigIndivisible MN03❌👑🇺🇸 @indivisiblemn03.org · 14/01/2026Donate: copalmn.org/donate/ Donate: immigrantdefensenetwork.org/donate/ Donate: unidos-mn.org Donate: www.ilcm.org/donate/ Donate: www.aclu-mn.org/donate If you’re able, this is a very real way to help real people. 176
Reposted by Christina EwigWill Jones @willpjones.bsky.social · 14/01/2026This is the way. @inthesetimes.com @workdaymagazine.bsky.socialinthesetimes.com“We Are Facing a Tsunami of Hate”: Amid ICE Crackdown, Unions and Community Groups Call for Minnesota Shutdown in 10 DaysFollowing the ICE murder of Renee Good and an assault on the state by federal immigration forces, a labor-community coalition is calling for residents to refuse to work, shop or go to school on Januar... 03910
Christina Ewig @christinaewig.bsky.social · 13/01/2026When top federal fraud investigators resign because the federal government is corrupt. Gift Link.nytimes.com3 Prosecutors Quit After Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow 0218
Christina Ewig @christinaewig.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Police Stateminnesotareformer.comU.S. Border Patrol agent knees man in face in Minneapolis as other agents hold him down • Minnesota ReformerA U.S. Border Patrol agent kneed a man at least five times in the face while several other agents held him pinned facedown on the pavement in south Minneapolis on Friday, according to multiple witness... 000
Reposted by Christina EwigMichael Tisserand @tisserand.bsky.social · 13/01/2026In Minneapolis 41132582922
Reposted by Christina EwigLos Angeles Times @latimes.com · 13/01/2026Protester blinded, skull fractured by DHS agent during Santa Ana demonstration, family sayslatimes.comProtester blinded, skull fractured by DHS agent during Santa Ana demonstration, family saysA young protester narrowly avoided being killed but was left permanently blind after a Department of Homeland Security agent fired a nonlethal round at close range during a Santa Ana protest last week, according to family of the victim. 6217931172
Christina Ewig @christinaewig.bsky.social · 13/01/2026“On the last page of “The Anatomy of Fascism,” Paxton offers a warning. “We know from tracing its path that fascism does not require a spectacular ‘march’ on some capital to take root,” he writes. “Seemingly anodyne decisions to tolerate lawless treatment of national ‘enemies’ is enough.” Gift link.nytimes.comOpinion | The Resistance Libs Were Right 046
Reposted by Christina EwigAttorney General Keith Ellison @ag.state.mn.us · 13/01/2026Today, I joined with @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social & Mayor Her to announce a joint lawsuit to end the unlawful and unprecedented surge of ICE agents in Minnesota. People are being racially profiled, harassed, terrorized, and assaulted. It has to stop. 2723584
Reposted by Christina EwigDaniel Suitor @danielsuitor.com · 12/01/2026For lawyers in Minnesota who want to resist the ICE occupation: forms.gle/YK9mVYTft1Lt... So many folks in our legal community are ready and eager to get involved. But right now, a lot of work is being done in a decentralized way, by groups without bandwidth to organize. Let's coordinate efforts.forms.gleMinnesota Immigration Legal Response Clearinghouse intake formMILRC is an attempt to coordinate legal resources between the various coalitions and organizations responding to the ICE occupation of the Twin Cities. By submitting information, you agree that we may... 8788456
Reposted by Christina EwigTony Webster @tony.xyz · 12/01/2026Minn. AG Keith Ellison, Mpls. Mayor Frey, and St. Paul Mayor Her will hold a press conference at 3:30pm CST “to make an important announcement about Operation Metro Surge and the deployment of federal immigration enforcement agents.” Will be livestreamed here: www.youtube.com/live/fHrgrZp... 5325124
Reposted by Christina EwigKatie @littlelistmaker.bsky.social · 12/01/2026I keep seeing the word "clash" used to describe the federal government pepper spraying children at school. 0228
Reposted by Christina EwigDavid Brauer @dbrauer.net · 12/01/2026‘Because I was Latino, that’s it’: ICE rams car in south Minneapolis while profiling driver sahanjournal.com/news/ice-ram...sahanjournal.comICE rams car in south Minneapolis while profiling Latino driverICE agents rammed into a man’s car in south Minneapolis Monday afternoon while profiling the Latino driver. 27635
Reposted by Christina EwigGillian Brockell @gillianbrockell.com · 12/01/2026Incredible @statuscoupnews.bsky.social interview with Skye, who says she’s a Marine Corps vet and appears to have just been released from Whipple. She says she was trapped by ICE, yanked out of her car and stomped on. 1/2 7347122204
Christina Ewig @christinaewig.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Why was there no coverage of yesterday’s marches (especially the enormous Powderhorn march) and demonstrations in the @startribune.com ? Just photos on social media. No story. WaPo covered it more! And where are the Strib stories of the ICE abductions and illegal actions we have been witnessing? 150
Reposted by Christina EwigJake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 11/01/2026I see this take around from time to time and totally disagree. ICE just murdered a woman standing up to them. No Kings is among the largest protests in history. The complacency is coming from elites in media, business, universities, and the Democratic leadership 2305215998
Reposted by Christina EwigLeah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 10/01/2026We put out a call for #ICEOutForGood vigils 24 hours ago. There are now more than 1000 events taking place across the country this weekend. Find yours: www.mobilize.us?tag_ids=2913... 6631091298
Reposted by Christina EwigRainesford Stauffer @rainesford.bsky.social · 09/01/2026By Lila Dominguez, Editor in Chief of the Roosevelt Standard, news site of Roosevelt High School: "Later in the afternoon today my high school Roosevelt was paraded by ICE vehicles during dismissal. Our community and staff stepped up to protect one another."rooseveltstandard.comICE Needs To Get Out Of MinneapolisOn Wednesday January 7th at 3:20 pm I was working in the wrestling basement of Roosevelt Highschool to publish an article about the tragic event that occurred earlier today in South Minneapolis when a... 4517177
Reposted by Christina EwigMike Hixenbaugh @mikehixenbaugh.com · 08/01/2026Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity. 30387614190
Reposted by Christina EwigDoug Mack @douglasmack.bsky.social · 08/01/2026So just to recap: ICE killed someone in Minneapolis today. It is, so far, the city's only murder of 2026. ICE also harassed people at local daycare centers and a high school The president and cabinet members then spread clear, horrifying lies about the victim, the events, and the city in general 4414120
Reposted by Christina EwigAAUP @aaup.org · 07/01/2026Worried about increased surveillance of syllabi & course curricula at your institution? Check out these resources from the Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom to integrate in your course, such as language for academic freedom to put in your syllabus, a teaching module, and a reading list.academicfreedomontheline.substack.comYour Syllabus and Academic FreedomMaking an affirmative case for the values that underpin our work. 04931
Christina Ewig @christinaewig.bsky.social · 07/01/2026ICE agent appears to have shot an observer in Minneapolis.bringmethenews.comBREAKING: Major response to shooting 'involving ICE agent' in MinneapolisThe shooting happened at E 34th Street and Portland Avenue. 130
Reposted by Christina EwigJon Collins @jcollins.bsky.social · 07/01/2026Minneapolis Council Member Robin Wonsley and other local officials are on scene where witnesses say ICE shot an observer, the officials say theyre trying to get MPD to get ICE out of the scene. Chief Brian O'Hara is present. 27812246
Reposted by Christina EwigJoan Alker @joanalker1.bsky.social · 16/12/2025@georgetownccf.bsky.social is hiring! We are looking for a Research Fellow (JD or MA required) to work on a new project tracking the implementation of Medicaid work reporting requirements. This will be a two year position. Details available here: ccf.georgetown.edu/about-us/jobs/ccf.georgetown.eduJobsCCF is Hiring! Research Fellow The Georgetown University Center for Children and Families is seeking a legal/policy analyst for a new project focusing on state implementation of new federally-mandated... 11415
Reposted by Christina EwigSEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 19/12/20251 in 5 child care workers is an immigrant. When harsh immigration policies put them at risk, families everywhere feel it. Parents can’t go to work when child care disappears. Together, #WeMakeAmericaWork seiu.co/4pL9jUfseiu.coImmigrant Workers and the Childcare Crisis - American Immigration CouncilImmigrant childcare workers are vital to America’s economy, yet aggressive immigration enforcement and rising costs threaten access to affordable care. Learn why protecting this workforce is essential... 1248
Christina Ewig @christinaewig.bsky.social · 18/12/2025As someone who owes my career in many ways to the opportunities the UNC (then) Latin American Studies Center offered me as a graduate student, this news is incredibly sad. 121
Reposted by Christina EwigWill Jones @willpjones.bsky.social · 15/11/2025Once again, the AAUP takes the lead in defending higher education. If you teach or conduct research in higher education, join now @aaup.org 05015
Christina Ewig @christinaewig.bsky.social · 13/11/2025New rules ban “advocacy” on gender and race in the classrooms at Texas A&M. The first draft was to ban “teaching” subjects like “gender ideology”. Gender is not ideology. It’s a social structure. Gift article.nytimes.comTexas A&M Tightens Rules on Talking About Race and Gender in Classes 262
Christina Ewig @christinaewig.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Northrop Auditorium on the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus this evening. 01109
Reposted by Christina EwigGrace Panetta @gracepanetta.bsky.social · 05/11/2025New: Women candidates, running on affordability, powered many of Dems’ big wins last night. Aside from the VA and NJ gov races, women made up a large % of those who flipped VA House seats + set a record for women’s representation in that chamber 19thnews.org/2025/11/demo...19thnews.orgWomen running on affordability powered Democrats’ night of victoriesDemocratic women proved effective messengers in an election focused on the rising cost of living and the effects of Trump’s second term. 512637
Reposted by Christina EwigProPublica @propublica.org · 22/10/2025Our analysis, which shows that more women nearly bled to death during miscarriage after Texas banned abortion, adds to a growing body of reporting revealing that maternal outcomes have gotten worse under bans. (Published July) By @andreasuozzo.com, Kavitha Surana and Lizzie Presserpropublica.orgMiscarriage Is Increasingly Dangerous for Women in Texas, Our Analysis Shows. Here’s How We Did It.Using seven years of hospital discharge data, we found that the number of blood transfusions during emergency room visits for first-trimester miscarriage shot up by 54% since Texas banned abortion. 241000508
Reposted by Christina EwigIndivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 18/10/2025Minneapolis is showing up and showing out. #NoKings 297299627019
Reposted by Christina Ewigunraveled @unraveledpress.com · 11/10/2025Seen in Maywood, Illinois 122831624
Reposted by Christina EwigCollinCountyDems @collincountydems.bsky.social · 09/10/2025This is terrifying! ICE breaks into this woman’s car in the pick-up line at West Loop Elementary school in Chicago and detains her before she can pick her kids up from school. (They were eventually let go after showing their documents) This is Trump’s America. 19221891171
Reposted by Christina EwigKathleen Belew @kathleenbelew.bsky.social · 09/10/2025chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...chicago.suntimes.comFederal immigration officers wear masks, no name tags — now some drive cars without license platesThe Sun-Times has documented four unmarked cars carrying federal officers without required plates, offering another way to shield their identities. Federal officials say they’re meeting regulations. 57537
Reposted by Christina EwigDrew Engelhardt @amengel.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Working on a dissertation in American political behavior and need money for survey research? Apply for a grant worth up to $15,000 from the Rapoport Family Foundation. They’re planning on awarding up to 15 grants this cycle. Deadline Oct. 22. www.rapoportfamilyfoundation.com/phdgrantrapoportfamilyfoundation.comRapoport Doctoral Dissertation GrantsSupporting projects for PhD students doing political science research, democracy and social justice. 02325
Christina Ewig @christinaewig.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Stood in the packed Saint Paul mayoral debate last night. Carter and Her are the only serious contenders - both performed well. Summit bike lane facts could have been explained more clearly; on that Her confused the discussion. Basgen’s post is helpful for those that want more analysis. 030
Reposted by Christina EwigKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Say what you will, but these people were sending death threats "the right way." 18853273
Reposted by Christina EwigErin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 13/09/2025The Nation pulls NO punches, from @espiers.bsky.social "There's no requirement to take part in this whitewashing campaign. Refusing to join in doesn’t make anyone a bad person. It’s a choice to write an obituary that begins “Joseph Goebbels was a gifted marketer and loving father to six children.”thenation.comCharlie Kirk’s Legacy Deserves No MourningThe white Christian nationalist provocateur wasn’t a promoter of civil discourse. He preached hate, bigotry, and division 137130483917
Reposted by Christina EwigMinnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 11/09/2025Workers are supposed to start building the stage at Huntington Bank Stadium on Friday for the Sept. 20 Farm Aid 40 concert but “will not cross a picket line,” organizers said.bit.lyFarm Aid concert might move or cancel if U strike isn’t resolved ‘immediately’Workers are supposed to start building the stage at Huntington Bank Stadium on Friday for the Sept. 20 Farm Aid 40 concert but “will not cross a picket line,” organizers said. 0269