Resistance to the ICE Crackdown: Who Fought Back

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• Keith Ellison · Minnesota AG, filed federal lawsuit against DHS

  Minnesota Attorney General who filed a federal lawsuit on January 12, 2026, with the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, against DHS, ICE, CBP, and Secretary Noem. Alleged Minnesota was targeted for its voting habits and political…

• StopICE.net · Mobile alert system with 500K+ subscribers

  Nationwide mobile alert platform with 500,000+ subscribers providing real-time ICE raid notifications. On January 29, 2026, the platform was hacked — database overwritten with an image of Tom Homan. Hackers claimed they sent user data to…

• Don Lemon · Former CNN anchor, arrested on federal charges

  Arrested January 30, 2026, at a Beverly Hills hotel lobby by FBI and Homeland Security Investigations agents — where he was covering the lead-up to the Grammy Awards. Charged with conspiracy against rights of religious freedom in…

• Ras Baraka · Newark Mayor, arrested at ICE facility

  Newark Mayor arrested on May 9, 2025, at the Delaney Hall ICE facility along with three Congress members (Reps. Watson Coleman, McIver, Menendez Jr.) while attempting oversight of detained residents. Charged with trespassing. Held…

• Jacob Frey · Minneapolis Mayor

  Minneapolis Mayor who pledged "unwavering" support for immigrant communities after Operation Metro Surge. Publicly challenged DHS's characterization of the Renee Good shooting. Wrote that "Minnesota needs ICE to leave, not an escalation."…

• Brandon Johnson · Chicago Mayor, created ICE-Free Zones

  Chicago Mayor who signed an executive order creating "ICE-Free Zones" prohibiting federal agents from using city-owned property. Directed Chicago police to investigate reports of illegal activity by ICE agents. Called for a coordinated…

• Day Without Immigrants (Feb 3, 2025) · Precursor protest — nationwide economic boycott

  On February 3, 2025, businesses nationwide closed and immigrants stayed home from work and school to highlight immigrant contributions to the economy. Thousands participated in LA, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, NYC, Dallas, Houston, and…

• Mike Johnston · Denver Mayor, resisted ICE

  Denver Mayor who took a firm stance against cooperating with federal deportation. Threatened with arrest and criminal investigation at a House Oversight hearing on March 5, 2025 (not arrested). Legal defense bill reached $2 million…

• Minnesota General Strike (Jan 23, 2026) · First US general strike in 80 years

  On January 23, 2026, the first general strike in the United States in approximately 80 years. Over 50,000 people marched through downtown Minneapolis in temperatures as low as -20°F. 700+ Minnesota businesses closed in solidarity. ~100…

• Tim Walz · Minnesota Governor, demanded agents leave

  Minnesota Governor who demanded Trump remove "untrained" federal immigration agents from the state after the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Acting AG Todd Blanche accused Walz of "terrorism." The DOJ reportedly opened an…

• National Shutdown (Jan 30, 2026) · 300+ protests nationwide

  On January 30, 2026, the "National Shutdown" / "ICE Out" brought 300+ protests to cities across the US. Minneapolis remained the epicenter. National partners included Defend Immigrant Families, CAIR, Poor People's Campaign, LA Tenants…

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