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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The front page of our website has a sign up sheet to connect you!

defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

⚡ TODAY ⚡ In this one hour training, participants will learn about jury nullification — a legal tactic we can use to protect one another from unjust laws and political persecution. Can't make it today? There will be a second one on March 5th. Register for both on our website! defend612.com/events/

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Apologies for the confusion - we share trainings from our partners at States at the Core and other orgs. We state the hosts on the poster, our website, and the training hosts say this. We are not giving information to third parties, we are promoting events by fellow organizers.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Hello! This was not us. If you attended a zoom training through states at the core, you’re added to their communications.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

⚡️THIS WEEK ⚡️ Join this 90-minute training from States at the Core and Protect RP on effectively protecting your neighborhoods from federal enforcement incursions. Please Note: Due to security and safety concerns, we do not record these trainings. Register on our website! defend612.com/events/

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

⚡ TOMORROW ⚡ As ICE ramps up its terror in the Twin Cities, community defense is more important than ever. Join this training tomorrow and on 1/28 on Zoom. Register for both trainings at: defend612.com/events/

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Yes, on the 22 and the 28! We’ll be posting information on our website and social media soon.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

⚡ TOMORROW ⚡ Join this 90-minute training from States at the Core and Protect RP on effectively protecting your neighborhoods from federal enforcement incursions. Please Note: Due to security and safety concerns, we do not record these trainings. Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Happy to help! Have you signed up on the front page of our website? After that, you’ll be sent an email with detailed instructions on how to find community defense & rapid response groups near you

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

⚡️TOMORROW⚡️Join this 90-minute training from States at the Core and Protect RP on effectively protecting your neighborhoods from federal enforcement incursions. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

BREAKING NEWS: the New York Times reports that Governor Tim Walz activated the states National Guard and more than 100 additional ICE agents will be deployed.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Artists wanted! Last month, we started a public access collection of Community Defense & Anti ICE Art for free distribution. Check out the collection so far at defend612.com/art, along with more details and submission guidelines. Art below by @hilarygreensteinart

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Defend612 is hosting a training on 1/8 at 7pm to share skills for documenting ICE activity & supporting neighbors. Practicing ICE Watch keeps everyone safer by ensuring people know their rights, have a plan, & know how to act in the event of targeting by ICE. Register online: defend612.com/events

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

There is an emergency vigil TODAY at 5pm on 34th and Portland.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

We will continue to share updates as we continue to learn more.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Minneapolis witnessed a horrific attack on our community today and the murder of a beloved neighbor. We are sending love to her family, friends, and loved ones, and will continue to fight for her and everyone protecting our communities.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

3. If threatened with arrest! ICE may try to intimidate and threaten you and say you are interfering. Remain as calm and grounded as possible. Driving on public streets and observing in your community is not a crime. Film the entire interaction without pausing. Thank you and be safe!

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

2. If pulled over or confronted! Agents may lie. Keep doors locked and windows up! Notify others of your location. Record their behavior.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

And if you CAN do IC3 Watch, we need you. Here are some safety reminders: 1. Try to be out in pairs when you can! One person can be in role of a communications person and link, and one can record video of any interactions

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

If you can't do IC3 Watch, there are so many other ways to plug in: Providing rides & groceries for impacted families; fundraising; making hot drinks & food for rapid responders; providing somatic support; interpreting; & so much more.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

The toll this occupation is taking on our communities is beyond words. And in these grim times, our safety lies in numbers. So, please, do your best to help your friends, family, coworkers, & neighbors plug in, through defend612.com or elsewhere. And take good care.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

We need each other now more than ever as Minnesota faces the most devastation we've had since IC3 invaded on December 1st. If you or someone you know wants to plug in, they can fill out the form at defend612.com to be connected to neighborhood + school-based organizing.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

ICE Watch Training TONIGHT, Jan 5, 6-7:30 pm

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

BREAKING: CBS reports that 2,000 federal agents are deploying to Minneapolis for a 30-day surge. In light of this news, please invite as many friends, family and neighbors as you can into community defense & rapid response work. We need everyone & we need each other. www.cbsnews.com/news/minneap...

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2,000 federal agents deploying to Minneapolis in immigration crackdown, fraud probe

The Trump administration has begun a massive deployment of hundreds of Department of Homeland Security agents to the Twin Cities area, officials tells CBS News.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Monday night at 6pm on Zoom! Invite your friends and neighbors who want to get more involved in protecting their community to an ICE Watch Welcome and Orientation.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

In Minneapolis we love winter: de-icing, winter tracking, snowball fights, and spinning out! Video taken by a dispatcher.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

One month in and we begin 2026 under occupation. Stand up for our neighbors and community by organizing ICE Watch on your block, joining patrol in your neighborhoods, showing up when a need comes up, and having deliberate conversations with your friends to get them involved!

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

In 2025 our city came under federal occupation and thousands of neighbors got involved in ICE Watch, Rapid Response, and Mutual Aid efforts across the city. Resolve to begin this year by getting involved! Read the full newsletter - written by rapid responders across the 612. defend612.com/blog

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Call 612-348-3954 for a direct office line!

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

CALL TO ACTION: Call, text & email Hennepin County Sherrif Dawanna Witt to demand she stop using public resources to enable ICE terror, by unlawfully targeting ICE Watchers and rapid responders who are keeping our community safe from abductions! bit.ly/stopwitt

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

And people around the country continue to print and send the Twin Cities thousands of whistles! (4/4) bsky.app/profile/most...

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

More uplifting news: With horns and whistles, the people of Minneapolis keep letting ICE know they aren’t welcome in this city! (3/4) bsky.app/profile/anim...

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Full newsletter at defend612.com/blog (2/4)

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

On 12/26, Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt - embracing her role as a willing partner to federal agencies terrorizing immigrant communities - chose to arrest an ICE Watcher for alleged “Harassment” of someone who is abducting our neighbors. Full newsletter at defend612.com/blog (1/4)

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

⚡Today⚡As ICE activity continues ramping up, more & more people are ready to hit the streets with their neighbors to keep our community safe. Whether you've been at it since 12/1 or just beginning, join us TODAY for an ICE Watch Welcome. Register defend612.com & tell your friends. See you out there✨

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Government officials held a news conference today to break news they had known for days already: The Twin Cities is facing a huge surge, to a total of 350-450 federal agents from the original 140. Learn more here & find the full newsletter at defend612.com/blog (2/2)

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

This week we started a public access collection of Free Community Defense & Anti ICE Art for free distribution. Please contribute & spread the word! Much gratitude to this anonymous artist for their incredible work. See the collection so far at defend612.com/art, along with submission guidelines.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

This week we started a public access collection of Free Community Defense & Anti ICE Art for free distribution. Please contribute & help spread the word! Thank you to Chanci for this "Abolice Loon" submission. See the collection so far at defend612.com/art, along with submission guidelines.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Any additional funds will be used for T-shirts, whistles and other ways to promote and educate about community rapid response. **The image above is a sample: final words, art, lettering, and placement may be different.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

We want to purchase thousands of vests to visibly flood the streets & neighborhoods of Minneapolis with a recognizable and collective representation of neighborhood sanctuary, protection, and response. Email defend612@proton.me if you want to make a large donation directly without processing fees.

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Defend the 612 put in a first order of 612 Community Vests for Neighborhood Patrols and Rapid Responders! Learn more & donate: defend612.com/donate

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

For 3 weeks, the Twin Cities has been under threat from federal agents abducting our neighbors. Hundreds have been taken from homes & families. In response, over 3,700 people have joined Rapid Response groups across the city. Learn more here & find the full newsletter at defend612.com/blog (1/2)

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Send us your art submissions to make available to the public. Let’s cover our city in visuals of solidarity w/ our immigrant neighbors & make it clear that we protect one another. More info & graphic guidelines at defend612.com/callforart/ Art here from Just Seeds, Roger Peet & Carlos Barberena

A graphic with two posters pasted on it, and text that reads, "Call For Art" in a curved line in the upper right corner and text in the lower left corner that reads, "We are creating a local collection of Free Community Defense & Anti ICE art"

The first poster says "SALT ICE" and features a salt shaker sprinkling onto the word ICE

The second poster shows a black and white sketched portrait of a face surrounded by hair and decorative flourishes. The text says "Immigrants Welcome. Ice Free Zone"

At the bottom, text says "contribute: defend612.com/callforart

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

We'll use this account to help amplify stories of successful community defense & to connect people with local efforts & formations. We seek to unite Mpls in something thousands of us are already doing: using our collective power & love for one another to Defend the 612 & protect our neighbors. (4/4)

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Hundreds of neighbors across dozens of neighborhoods have created local decentralized community defense networks to keep each other informed about ICE activity and to protect their friends, neighbors, blocks, and schools. (3/4)

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

On 12/1 the federal gov't began ‘Operation Metro Surge’ — deploying ICE to Minneapolis, St. Paul & the surrounding suburbs. For the last two weeks, Somali, Latinx & other immigrant communities have faced harassment, intimidation, and the constant threat of abduction, detention and deportation. (2/4)

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defendthe612.bsky.social @defendthe612.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

In this ongoing occupation of Minneapolis, Defend the 612 is committed to uplifting and supporting city-wide coordination between autonomous neighborhood response groups that are rising up to resist the abductions, kidnapping and deportation of our neighbors. (1/4) Learn more at defend612.com

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