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mzmolly

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3. Exactly. I live in the Twin Cities area
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 11:43 PM
Thursday

and I am devastated for our community.

My sister works in education with young children. ICE busted through her school doors with guns out, looking for an adult. The poor children were traumatized, as was staff. ... I have hispanic family members - born in the US, carrying birth certificates. Many restaurants are closed, as staff is afraid to work. Some whom I work with (engineers) are working from home, as they fear being scooped up by ICE, in spite of having legal status. The impact has had a ripple effect.

Not to mention, detainees were/are being dumped off outside the Whipple Building (and beyond) in below zero temps without adequate shoes/clothing or access to a telephone to call for assistance. Thankfully, there are volunteers who are on standby waiting to assist. Were that not the case, there would be even more casualties from this cruel madness.

That said, I'm an awe of my neighbors. The organized aid, collective caring and bravery of Minnesotans makes me proud. Unfortunately, two people were murdered and many others tortured by the tyranny. I do hope there is a semblance of justice in the future.

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