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"Even though we went into this not thinking that we’re going to be able to stop them, at the very least, we could slow them down and make their life and make their operations more difficult."
December 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
"Even though we went into this not thinking that we’re going to be able to stop them, at the very least, we could slow them down and make their life and make their operations more difficult."
"There were a few FBI agents, and I’m not sure if this was because of sexist reasons, but they happened to be female, who honestly kind of seemed like they were there just chaperoning. They seemed sort of aloof, and sort of staring off into space, emotionless."
December 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
"There were a few FBI agents, and I’m not sure if this was because of sexist reasons, but they happened to be female, who honestly kind of seemed like they were there just chaperoning. They seemed sort of aloof, and sort of staring off into space, emotionless."
"Agents start pushing some people away and then when it’s not as successful as I think they wanted it to be, that’s when they broke out the pepper spray and we got it in the face, along with probably at least a dozen other people."
December 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
"Agents start pushing some people away and then when it’s not as successful as I think they wanted it to be, that’s when they broke out the pepper spray and we got it in the face, along with probably at least a dozen other people."
"Once they broke through the chain [of demonstrators], they started shutting down the perimeter ... as individual agents were getting into their unmarked cars to leave, all these spontaneous confrontations were happening. The protesters would walk up on each... taunt them to leave."
December 12, 2025 at 10:48 PM
"Once they broke through the chain [of demonstrators], they started shutting down the perimeter ... as individual agents were getting into their unmarked cars to leave, all these spontaneous confrontations were happening. The protesters would walk up on each... taunt them to leave."
"I think that the [community] response that came and how it came so quickly, I got the impression that at some point [agents] made a decision that, 'We need to get the fuck out quick.' And that’s why we suddenly saw all these escalatory tactics in a very short window."
December 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"I think that the [community] response that came and how it came so quickly, I got the impression that at some point [agents] made a decision that, 'We need to get the fuck out quick.' And that’s why we suddenly saw all these escalatory tactics in a very short window."
"I was very impressed with how many people came, how quickly, and a number of media outlets have even described the number as hundreds.... It definitely increased like an order of magnitude or an order of magnitude and a half."
December 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
"I was very impressed with how many people came, how quickly, and a number of media outlets have even described the number as hundreds.... It definitely increased like an order of magnitude or an order of magnitude and a half."
"[there were differences in] the kind of facial expressions that agents had like, you could tell that there were some agents that maybe were a little bit hesitant to be involved in this operation. But there were other agents that you could just tell were very happy to be doing this work."
December 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
"[there were differences in] the kind of facial expressions that agents had like, you could tell that there were some agents that maybe were a little bit hesitant to be involved in this operation. But there were other agents that you could just tell were very happy to be doing this work."
HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) is part of ICE. See Unicorn Riot’s Icebreaker series for unredacted HSI internal agent manuals. unicornriot.ninja/tag/icebreak...
December 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) is part of ICE. See Unicorn Riot’s Icebreaker series for unredacted HSI internal agent manuals. unicornriot.ninja/tag/icebreak...
Two participants in the November 21 resistance shared their firsthand experience with Unicorn Riot, providing valuable insight about what they saw at the Bro-Tex facility operation. In the wake of recent raids, and with an eye toward future encounters, the participants reflected on what happened.
December 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Two participants in the November 21 resistance shared their firsthand experience with Unicorn Riot, providing valuable insight about what they saw at the Bro-Tex facility operation. In the wake of recent raids, and with an eye toward future encounters, the participants reflected on what happened.
Agents used pepper balls, OC canisters and pepper spray on the crowd as they tried to clear a path for a convoy of their vehicles, some of which carried detained migrants, to leave the area. The crowd quickly grew into several hundred people by the time federal agents left the area.
December 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Agents used pepper balls, OC canisters and pepper spray on the crowd as they tried to clear a path for a convoy of their vehicles, some of which carried detained migrants, to leave the area. The crowd quickly grew into several hundred people by the time federal agents left the area.
Within minutes of federal agents with ICE, the DEA and FBI arriving at the workplace, a rapid response network mobilized to confront the agents carrying out an immigration raid at the Bro-Tex distribution center in St. Paul.
December 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Within minutes of federal agents with ICE, the DEA and FBI arriving at the workplace, a rapid response network mobilized to confront the agents carrying out an immigration raid at the Bro-Tex distribution center in St. Paul.
“Over the past two weeks, we have seen an increase in hateful rhetoric and aggressive actions targeting immigrants, especially and specifically Somalis,” said Imam Yusuf Abdullah.
ICE Targets Somali Community in Minneapolis: unicornriot.ninja/2025/ice-tar...
ICE Targets Somali Community in Minneapolis: unicornriot.ninja/2025/ice-tar...
December 7, 2025 at 5:26 AM
“Over the past two weeks, we have seen an increase in hateful rhetoric and aggressive actions targeting immigrants, especially and specifically Somalis,” said Imam Yusuf Abdullah.
ICE Targets Somali Community in Minneapolis: unicornriot.ninja/2025/ice-tar...
ICE Targets Somali Community in Minneapolis: unicornriot.ninja/2025/ice-tar...
Last Saturday, 50,000 people attempted to block the founding convention for the new youth organization of the far-right AfD party on Nov. 29 in Germany. Wide-ranging actions-including 19 blockades around the small city-prevented a majority of participants from attending. Police beat the blockaders.
December 7, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Last Saturday, 50,000 people attempted to block the founding convention for the new youth organization of the far-right AfD party on Nov. 29 in Germany. Wide-ranging actions-including 19 blockades around the small city-prevented a majority of participants from attending. Police beat the blockaders.
“Over the past two weeks, we have seen an increase in hateful rhetoric and aggressive actions targeting immigrants, especially and specifically Somalis,” said Imam Yusuf Abdullah during a rally on Dec. 3 at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, demanding an end to deportation flights.
December 6, 2025 at 3:03 AM
“Over the past two weeks, we have seen an increase in hateful rhetoric and aggressive actions targeting immigrants, especially and specifically Somalis,” said Imam Yusuf Abdullah during a rally on Dec. 3 at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, demanding an end to deportation flights.
NEW: “I was here yesterday recording video and they were laying shackles out on the icy tarmac. It was 15 degrees. Terrible,” said a “very enthusiastic aviation geek” Nick Benson yesterday during a rally demanding an end to deportation flights at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
December 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
NEW: “I was here yesterday recording video and they were laying shackles out on the icy tarmac. It was 15 degrees. Terrible,” said a “very enthusiastic aviation geek” Nick Benson yesterday during a rally demanding an end to deportation flights at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
Killed by a Vigilante Who Received No Prison Time: The Murder of AJ Stewart
Four years ago tonight, Brian Kjellberg, 50/white, murdered unarmed AJ Stewart, 27/Black. Despite being convicted, Kjellberg was given no prison time. UR heard from Stewart's mom & attorney about the case. [Short Film] 🧵
Four years ago tonight, Brian Kjellberg, 50/white, murdered unarmed AJ Stewart, 27/Black. Despite being convicted, Kjellberg was given no prison time. UR heard from Stewart's mom & attorney about the case. [Short Film] 🧵
December 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Killed by a Vigilante Who Received No Prison Time: The Murder of AJ Stewart
Four years ago tonight, Brian Kjellberg, 50/white, murdered unarmed AJ Stewart, 27/Black. Despite being convicted, Kjellberg was given no prison time. UR heard from Stewart's mom & attorney about the case. [Short Film] 🧵
Four years ago tonight, Brian Kjellberg, 50/white, murdered unarmed AJ Stewart, 27/Black. Despite being convicted, Kjellberg was given no prison time. UR heard from Stewart's mom & attorney about the case. [Short Film] 🧵
NEW: Over 50,000 people attempted to block the founding convention for the new youth org of the far-right AfD party on Nov. 29 in Gießen, Germany. Wide-ranging actions-including 19 blockades around the small city-prevented a majority of participants from attending. Police violently beat blockaders.
November 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
NEW: Over 50,000 people attempted to block the founding convention for the new youth org of the far-right AfD party on Nov. 29 in Gießen, Germany. Wide-ranging actions-including 19 blockades around the small city-prevented a majority of participants from attending. Police violently beat blockaders.
Isa Lopez is represented by defense attorney Jordan Kushner, who’s submitted two motions to dismiss charges brought against Lopez — one for failure to state an offense and another motion to dismiss as unconstitutional — saying the charges violated Lopez’s freedom of speech.
November 29, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Isa Lopez is represented by defense attorney Jordan Kushner, who’s submitted two motions to dismiss charges brought against Lopez — one for failure to state an offense and another motion to dismiss as unconstitutional — saying the charges violated Lopez’s freedom of speech.
Thanksgiving Day is framed as a time to connect with family, yet the roots of the holiday come from the massacres of Indigenous people in the U.S.
A few years back, Wanbli Máyašleča (Francis Yellow), an artist, healer, teacher, and Native American elder shared his perspectives on Thanksgiving.
A few years back, Wanbli Máyašleča (Francis Yellow), an artist, healer, teacher, and Native American elder shared his perspectives on Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Thanksgiving Day is framed as a time to connect with family, yet the roots of the holiday come from the massacres of Indigenous people in the U.S.
A few years back, Wanbli Máyašleča (Francis Yellow), an artist, healer, teacher, and Native American elder shared his perspectives on Thanksgiving.
A few years back, Wanbli Máyašleča (Francis Yellow), an artist, healer, teacher, and Native American elder shared his perspectives on Thanksgiving.
The group Sanctuary and Resistance to Injustice (SARI) holds demonstrations at Sherburne. MN Interfaith Coalition on Immigration says “the site does not meet DHS requirements which include having access to outdoor recreation.” Nonetheless, it passed an inspection on May 2, 2024.
November 27, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The group Sanctuary and Resistance to Injustice (SARI) holds demonstrations at Sherburne. MN Interfaith Coalition on Immigration says “the site does not meet DHS requirements which include having access to outdoor recreation.” Nonetheless, it passed an inspection on May 2, 2024.
The Sherburne County Jail at 13880 Business Center Drive in Elk River is a USMS IGA jail & has 99 ICE detainees, 66 are mandatory. A 2020 report said Sherburne received “roughly $11 million per year from ICE.” The “reimbursements for housing federal detainees brought in $18 million” in 2024.
November 27, 2025 at 2:53 AM
The Sherburne County Jail at 13880 Business Center Drive in Elk River is a USMS IGA jail & has 99 ICE detainees, 66 are mandatory. A 2020 report said Sherburne received “roughly $11 million per year from ICE.” The “reimbursements for housing federal detainees brought in $18 million” in 2024.
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center at 816 Marin Ave. in Crookston is listed as a USMS IGA jail and has 11 ICE detainees; 5 are mandatory. It passed an “operational review self-assessment” on October 3, 2024.
November 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center at 816 Marin Ave. in Crookston is listed as a USMS IGA jail and has 11 ICE detainees; 5 are mandatory. It passed an “operational review self-assessment” on October 3, 2024.
The Kandiyohi County Jail at 2201 23rd St. NE in Willmar is listed as an IGSA jail and has 108 ICE detainees, of which 68 are mandatory. It collected $4.4 million from ICE in 2024, and $3 million up to May 2025. More than half of the jail’s expenses were covered by ICE revenue in 2024 and 2023.
November 27, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The Kandiyohi County Jail at 2201 23rd St. NE in Willmar is listed as an IGSA jail and has 108 ICE detainees, of which 68 are mandatory. It collected $4.4 million from ICE in 2024, and $3 million up to May 2025. More than half of the jail’s expenses were covered by ICE revenue in 2024 and 2023.
The Freeborn County Adult Detention Center at 411 S. Broadway Ave. in Albert Lea, is an “IGSA” jail “A publicly-owned facility operated by state/local government(s), [...] ICE contracts for bed space via an Intergovernmental Service Agreement" It has 52 "mandatory" and 84 total ICE detainees.
November 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The Freeborn County Adult Detention Center at 411 S. Broadway Ave. in Albert Lea, is an “IGSA” jail “A publicly-owned facility operated by state/local government(s), [...] ICE contracts for bed space via an Intergovernmental Service Agreement" It has 52 "mandatory" and 84 total ICE detainees.
The Crow Wing County Jail at 313 Laurel St. in Brainerd is listed as a “USMS IGA” jail, described by ICE as “A USMS [US Marshals Service] Intergovernmental Agreement in which ICE agrees to utilize an already established US Marshals Service contract.” It has 3 ICE detainees.
November 27, 2025 at 2:37 AM
The Crow Wing County Jail at 313 Laurel St. in Brainerd is listed as a “USMS IGA” jail, described by ICE as “A USMS [US Marshals Service] Intergovernmental Agreement in which ICE agrees to utilize an already established US Marshals Service contract.” It has 3 ICE detainees.