With another Government Shutdown looming over, not health care costs this time, but what to fund ICE and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is negotiating a potential deal to avoid it with the White House. In reporting from the New York Times and MSNOW, the outlines of the deal … Read more
By Carolyn Classen, blogger “We’re facing federal enforcement actions that have deepened fear and undermined civil liberties. From the tragic deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti to continued aggressive ICE/CBP tactics, accountability and transparency are urgently needed. Join Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero at a Know Your Rights Forum to reaffirm … Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Candlelight Vigil for Alex Pretti Location: In front of St. Joseph’s Hospital N Wilmot Rd & E Carondelet Dr Tucson, AZ 85711 Map Links: OSMGoogleApple Organizer: National Nurses United Carolyn’s note: 37 year old ICU nurse Alex Pretti was killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis on Jan. 24, 2026. Prior to Pretti, … Read more
by Carolyn Classen, Blogger National Shutdown: No Work, No School, No Shopping FRIDAY JAN 30 ALL DAY Location: Everywhere Organizer: Somali Student Association at University of Minnesota [National] “Visit nationalshutdown.us for more information about this national day of action. The people of the Twin Cities have shown the way for the whole country – to stop ICE’s … Read more
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a video statement on Sunday afternoon, refuting right-wing distortions of comments she made to Channel 12’s Brahm Resnik and chastising ICE’s actions in Minnesota and Arizona. The transcript of Attorney General Maye’s remarks is below. “I want to speak directly to Arizona law enforcement and reiterate my support and … Read more