Elliott Payne
@elliottpayne.org
Minneapolis City Council President. He/Him
Pinned
ICE just indiscriminately stopped a citizen at a bus stop in front of the co-op. If this is how they treat the President of the Minneapolis City Council who is legally observing, just think of what they’re doing to everyone else in our City.
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In case you’re wondering if whistling and cameras work, today when agents were coming out of Burger King and I was at the door directly in front of them as they walked out they went “oh fuck” and quickly pulled up their masks and ran back to their car before driving off.
There was so much ICE activity today. A group of agents spent the whole morning inside Jimmy’s Bar and then ended up driving erratically all throughout the Holland & Como neighborhoods, eventually trying to park at the 2nd precinct police station.
February 7, 2026 at 11:01 PM
In case you’re wondering if whistling and cameras work, today when agents were coming out of Burger King and I was at the door directly in front of them as they walked out they went “oh fuck” and quickly pulled up their masks and ran back to their car before driving off.
There was so much ICE activity today. A group of agents spent the whole morning inside Jimmy’s Bar and then ended up driving erratically all throughout the Holland & Como neighborhoods, eventually trying to park at the 2nd precinct police station.
February 7, 2026 at 10:48 PM
There was so much ICE activity today. A group of agents spent the whole morning inside Jimmy’s Bar and then ended up driving erratically all throughout the Holland & Como neighborhoods, eventually trying to park at the 2nd precinct police station.
ICE is very active right now including indiscriminately stopping people on 37th & Central. There’s also ICE vehicles active in Holland, Como, and St Anthony East neighborhoods all at the same time as of 12 PM here on Saturday.
Spend your weekend outside and help protect your neighbors.
Spend your weekend outside and help protect your neighbors.
February 7, 2026 at 6:20 PM
ICE is very active right now including indiscriminately stopping people on 37th & Central. There’s also ICE vehicles active in Holland, Como, and St Anthony East neighborhoods all at the same time as of 12 PM here on Saturday.
Spend your weekend outside and help protect your neighbors.
Spend your weekend outside and help protect your neighbors.
We’ve seen lots of reports of legal observers being arrested in North Minneapolis, South Minneapolis, and Eden Prairie. Exercising your first amendment right to observe is not a crime.
This is exactly why congress can’t give another penny to DHS.
This is exactly why congress can’t give another penny to DHS.
February 6, 2026 at 11:08 PM
We’ve seen lots of reports of legal observers being arrested in North Minneapolis, South Minneapolis, and Eden Prairie. Exercising your first amendment right to observe is not a crime.
This is exactly why congress can’t give another penny to DHS.
This is exactly why congress can’t give another penny to DHS.
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Tonight at 8:30 PM our constituent Ricky was pepper sprayed by ICE on 18th & Polk. 2 agents parked their car, got out and approached observers, started pepper spraying Ricky on public property, and then drove away and left.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minnesota. ICE must be abolished.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minnesota. ICE must be abolished.
February 6, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Tonight at 8:30 PM our constituent Ricky was pepper sprayed by ICE on 18th & Polk. 2 agents parked their car, got out and approached observers, started pepper spraying Ricky on public property, and then drove away and left.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minnesota. ICE must be abolished.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minnesota. ICE must be abolished.
Ricky was assaulted by ICE tonight for merely standing on public property.
Tonight at 8:30 PM our constituent Ricky was pepper sprayed by ICE on 18th & Polk. 2 agents parked their car, got out and approached observers, started pepper spraying Ricky on public property, and then drove away and left.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minnesota. ICE must be abolished.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minnesota. ICE must be abolished.
February 6, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Ricky was assaulted by ICE tonight for merely standing on public property.
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In NE Minneapolis and Columbia Heights today, Weds. 2/5/26, ICE has been focusing on schools and schoolbus stops. SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLBUS STOPS. This is their “softer touch”
Everything you’re hearing from the Trump administration is a lie. Today was one of the most active days in Northeast since the entire Operation Metro Surge began.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minneapolis, no matter what headlines Trump and Homan try to create.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minneapolis, no matter what headlines Trump and Homan try to create.
February 5, 2026 at 11:29 PM
In NE Minneapolis and Columbia Heights today, Weds. 2/5/26, ICE has been focusing on schools and schoolbus stops. SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLBUS STOPS. This is their “softer touch”
Everything you’re hearing from the Trump administration is a lie. Today was one of the most active days in Northeast since the entire Operation Metro Surge began.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minneapolis, no matter what headlines Trump and Homan try to create.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minneapolis, no matter what headlines Trump and Homan try to create.
February 5, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Everything you’re hearing from the Trump administration is a lie. Today was one of the most active days in Northeast since the entire Operation Metro Surge began.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minneapolis, no matter what headlines Trump and Homan try to create.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minneapolis, no matter what headlines Trump and Homan try to create.
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Council President Payne: "there's no more urgent crisis than what we're going through right now." City's bond rating won't matter when it feels like we're on the brink of civil war.
February 5, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Council President Payne: "there's no more urgent crisis than what we're going through right now." City's bond rating won't matter when it feels like we're on the brink of civil war.
This morning there was an ICE presence on McKinley street but then over 20 neighbors responded right away with their whistles and cameras and ICE left. This follows over a dozen ICE agents breaking into an apartment on Franklin Ave at 6 am this morning without presenting a warrant.
February 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
This morning there was an ICE presence on McKinley street but then over 20 neighbors responded right away with their whistles and cameras and ICE left. This follows over a dozen ICE agents breaking into an apartment on Franklin Ave at 6 am this morning without presenting a warrant.
While Tom Homan was trying to grab headlines this morning ICE was again circling our schools. They’ve been out all morning and no “drawdown” is enough until every single one of these agents is out of our state and DHS is abolished.
February 4, 2026 at 6:29 PM
While Tom Homan was trying to grab headlines this morning ICE was again circling our schools. They’ve been out all morning and no “drawdown” is enough until every single one of these agents is out of our state and DHS is abolished.
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We just chased ICE off of Central Ave. We’re saying clearly that ICE needs to leave immediately and should not be funded.
One way you can help is by showing up tonight to caucus at 7 PM to support resolutions and candidates who are committed to not funding and completely dismantling ICE.
One way you can help is by showing up tonight to caucus at 7 PM to support resolutions and candidates who are committed to not funding and completely dismantling ICE.
February 3, 2026 at 11:16 PM
We just chased ICE off of Central Ave. We’re saying clearly that ICE needs to leave immediately and should not be funded.
One way you can help is by showing up tonight to caucus at 7 PM to support resolutions and candidates who are committed to not funding and completely dismantling ICE.
One way you can help is by showing up tonight to caucus at 7 PM to support resolutions and candidates who are committed to not funding and completely dismantling ICE.
Caucus tonight at 7 PM. Find your location: caucusfinder.sos.mn.gov
February 3, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Caucus tonight at 7 PM. Find your location: caucusfinder.sos.mn.gov
Picture from my ride in today. It feels weird going to City hall to sit in our chambers while our community is being terrorized by ICE, but I’m proud we’ll be bringing forward proposals to fund rental assistance and immigration legal services at our committee of the whole meeting today.
February 3, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Picture from my ride in today. It feels weird going to City hall to sit in our chambers while our community is being terrorized by ICE, but I’m proud we’ll be bringing forward proposals to fund rental assistance and immigration legal services at our committee of the whole meeting today.
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ICE is still here, surrounding schools in Columbia Heights today after Liam was returned.
Noem announced that ICE will be issued body cameras. This shows that we’re winning & that we can’t let up. Let your representatives know you don’t support funding ICE and that they need to leave immediately.
Noem announced that ICE will be issued body cameras. This shows that we’re winning & that we can’t let up. Let your representatives know you don’t support funding ICE and that they need to leave immediately.
February 3, 2026 at 12:25 AM
ICE is still here, surrounding schools in Columbia Heights today after Liam was returned.
Noem announced that ICE will be issued body cameras. This shows that we’re winning & that we can’t let up. Let your representatives know you don’t support funding ICE and that they need to leave immediately.
Noem announced that ICE will be issued body cameras. This shows that we’re winning & that we can’t let up. Let your representatives know you don’t support funding ICE and that they need to leave immediately.
Pillsbury PTA is asking for donations to this mutual aid fund to help keep families in their homes. All students deserve to keep their families together and have stable housing. Join me in donating.
bit.ly/donate4NEfam...
bit.ly/donate4NEfam...
February 2, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Pillsbury PTA is asking for donations to this mutual aid fund to help keep families in their homes. All students deserve to keep their families together and have stable housing. Join me in donating.
bit.ly/donate4NEfam...
bit.ly/donate4NEfam...
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I donated! Northeast neighbors, give if you can, and spread the word!
We celebrate the return of Liam & his father Adrian, while also knowing that ICE has been as active as ever staging at Powderhorn & Folwell park today.
Rent is due today for so many families and we have a big need at NE middle.
Donate to NE middle school families in need: givebutter.com/neschool
Rent is due today for so many families and we have a big need at NE middle.
Donate to NE middle school families in need: givebutter.com/neschool
February 2, 2026 at 12:28 AM
I donated! Northeast neighbors, give if you can, and spread the word!
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We celebrate the return of Liam & his father Adrian, while also knowing that ICE has been as active as ever staging at Powderhorn & Folwell park today.
Rent is due today for so many families and we have a big need at NE middle.
Donate to NE middle school families in need: givebutter.com/neschool
Rent is due today for so many families and we have a big need at NE middle.
Donate to NE middle school families in need: givebutter.com/neschool
February 1, 2026 at 9:44 PM
We celebrate the return of Liam & his father Adrian, while also knowing that ICE has been as active as ever staging at Powderhorn & Folwell park today.
Rent is due today for so many families and we have a big need at NE middle.
Donate to NE middle school families in need: givebutter.com/neschool
Rent is due today for so many families and we have a big need at NE middle.
Donate to NE middle school families in need: givebutter.com/neschool
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Legit. This is my community's middle school. I've taught and coached many of the current and former students. Please consider helping them out? Thank you friends.
Help support Northeast Middle School families struggling due to this illegal ICE occupation. Your community support is providing immediate help for families.
I will keep pushing for an eviction moratorium, rental assistance, small business support, and more from government.
givebutter.com/neschool
I will keep pushing for an eviction moratorium, rental assistance, small business support, and more from government.
givebutter.com/neschool
Family Support For a Northeast Minneapolis School
Helping Northeast Minneapolis students stay safe, fed, and ready to learn
givebutter.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Legit. This is my community's middle school. I've taught and coached many of the current and former students. Please consider helping them out? Thank you friends.
Help support Northeast Middle School families struggling due to this illegal ICE occupation. Your community support is providing immediate help for families.
I will keep pushing for an eviction moratorium, rental assistance, small business support, and more from government.
givebutter.com/neschool
I will keep pushing for an eviction moratorium, rental assistance, small business support, and more from government.
givebutter.com/neschool
Family Support For a Northeast Minneapolis School
Helping Northeast Minneapolis students stay safe, fed, and ready to learn
givebutter.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Help support Northeast Middle School families struggling due to this illegal ICE occupation. Your community support is providing immediate help for families.
I will keep pushing for an eviction moratorium, rental assistance, small business support, and more from government.
givebutter.com/neschool
I will keep pushing for an eviction moratorium, rental assistance, small business support, and more from government.
givebutter.com/neschool
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More great video from yesterday’s unity ride in Minneapolis, from Recovery Bike Shop.
This one has a clip of our city council president, @elliottpayne.org , corking an intersection to keep other riders safe.
Minneapolis is a special place.
🚲 ❤️
This one has a clip of our city council president, @elliottpayne.org , corking an intersection to keep other riders safe.
Minneapolis is a special place.
🚲 ❤️
February 1, 2026 at 5:04 PM
More great video from yesterday’s unity ride in Minneapolis, from Recovery Bike Shop.
This one has a clip of our city council president, @elliottpayne.org , corking an intersection to keep other riders safe.
Minneapolis is a special place.
🚲 ❤️
This one has a clip of our city council president, @elliottpayne.org , corking an intersection to keep other riders safe.
Minneapolis is a special place.
🚲 ❤️
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This is an @elliottpayne.org appreciation post.
Not only has he spent every day (!) personally patrolling our neighborhood, he showed up for the Alex Pretti ride and naturally protected his fellow riders.
Elliott is the best of Minneapolis: nothing but respect for my Council President. 🫡
Not only has he spent every day (!) personally patrolling our neighborhood, he showed up for the Alex Pretti ride and naturally protected his fellow riders.
Elliott is the best of Minneapolis: nothing but respect for my Council President. 🫡
February 1, 2026 at 5:42 PM
This is an @elliottpayne.org appreciation post.
Not only has he spent every day (!) personally patrolling our neighborhood, he showed up for the Alex Pretti ride and naturally protected his fellow riders.
Elliott is the best of Minneapolis: nothing but respect for my Council President. 🫡
Not only has he spent every day (!) personally patrolling our neighborhood, he showed up for the Alex Pretti ride and naturally protected his fellow riders.
Elliott is the best of Minneapolis: nothing but respect for my Council President. 🫡
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Families displaced by flooding in Cedar-Riverside need immediate support for housing, repairs, and basic needs.
gofund.me/249253790
gofund.me/249253790
February 1, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Families displaced by flooding in Cedar-Riverside need immediate support for housing, repairs, and basic needs.
gofund.me/249253790
gofund.me/249253790
We’re so proud of the way our community showed up all across the City today, just like they’ve been doing everyday during this ICE occupation.
Your voice matters, as seen by Liam & his Father being ordered by a judge to be released. Keep showing up and speaking out for our neighbors.
Your voice matters, as seen by Liam & his Father being ordered by a judge to be released. Keep showing up and speaking out for our neighbors.
February 1, 2026 at 12:05 AM
We’re so proud of the way our community showed up all across the City today, just like they’ve been doing everyday during this ICE occupation.
Your voice matters, as seen by Liam & his Father being ordered by a judge to be released. Keep showing up and speaking out for our neighbors.
Your voice matters, as seen by Liam & his Father being ordered by a judge to be released. Keep showing up and speaking out for our neighbors.
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In the midst of chaos, our small business owners keep showing up. Today, Hodan Cuisine opened for business on Riverside just east of Cedar. Welcome to Cedar Riverside and thanks for the tasty food.
January 31, 2026 at 11:10 PM
In the midst of chaos, our small business owners keep showing up. Today, Hodan Cuisine opened for business on Riverside just east of Cedar. Welcome to Cedar Riverside and thanks for the tasty food.