Iruka
@iruka88.bsky.social
St. Paul MN. Leftist YIMBY and AUDhD. We need community networking, mutual aid, and radical empathy.
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Monitoring? That’s it? Are you committed to publicly supporting the sanctuary state legislation? Restoring the healthcare you stripped away from undocumented immigrants who are adults? Banning the egregious human rights violations we saw today? Thought so.
We are monitoring the situation in St. Paul and working to understand what unfolded. We received no heads up from federal authorities on this operation.
While we are always willing to work together on public safety, that is clearly not what this chaotic situation was about.
While we are always willing to work together on public safety, that is clearly not what this chaotic situation was about.
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Monitoring? That’s it? Are you committed to publicly supporting the sanctuary state legislation? Restoring the healthcare you stripped away from undocumented immigrants who are adults? Banning the egregious human rights violations we saw today? Thought so.
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A rainy vigil is winding down at the site of a Nov. 18 morning ICE raid on the Bro-Tex Inc. facility in St. Paul. 14 people were taken and a number of protesters were maced by federal police. Tonight's event was called by @miracmn.bsky.social .
November 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
A rainy vigil is winding down at the site of a Nov. 18 morning ICE raid on the Bro-Tex Inc. facility in St. Paul. 14 people were taken and a number of protesters were maced by federal police. Tonight's event was called by @miracmn.bsky.social .
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At journalist was injured badly enough to need an ambulance.
A protester was body slammed to the ground and also needed an ambulance.
Dozens of people were tear gassed and pepper sprayed.
Neighbors on the block were hit by rubber bullets.
All today at one raid on the East Side of St Paul
A protester was body slammed to the ground and also needed an ambulance.
Dozens of people were tear gassed and pepper sprayed.
Neighbors on the block were hit by rubber bullets.
All today at one raid on the East Side of St Paul
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
At journalist was injured badly enough to need an ambulance.
A protester was body slammed to the ground and also needed an ambulance.
Dozens of people were tear gassed and pepper sprayed.
Neighbors on the block were hit by rubber bullets.
All today at one raid on the East Side of St Paul
A protester was body slammed to the ground and also needed an ambulance.
Dozens of people were tear gassed and pepper sprayed.
Neighbors on the block were hit by rubber bullets.
All today at one raid on the East Side of St Paul
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They are still in The area saw them on my way home ten minutes ago.
Appears the feds are aiming directly at Minnesota this thanksgiving hoping we are distracted with holiday and unwilling to fight them back.
Appears the feds are aiming directly at Minnesota this thanksgiving hoping we are distracted with holiday and unwilling to fight them back.
Sent to me, ICE truck currently downtown Minneapolis 3rd & Hennepin near Gay 90s. I've called Monarca, but putting here as well. Maybe folks that spread news of St. Paul raid today can repost @naomikritzer.bsky.social @mauratwit.bsky.social @unicornriot.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
They are still in The area saw them on my way home ten minutes ago.
Appears the feds are aiming directly at Minnesota this thanksgiving hoping we are distracted with holiday and unwilling to fight them back.
Appears the feds are aiming directly at Minnesota this thanksgiving hoping we are distracted with holiday and unwilling to fight them back.
Let me give you a brief head's up about where I'm coming from as an abolitionist, beyond the entirety of 2020.
I've seen SPPD swarm neighborhoods, not tell people what's going on, leaving people wondering what happened and why it was needed.
No follow-up. No news story. No transparency.
I've seen SPPD swarm neighborhoods, not tell people what's going on, leaving people wondering what happened and why it was needed.
No follow-up. No news story. No transparency.
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Let me give you a brief head's up about where I'm coming from as an abolitionist, beyond the entirety of 2020.
I've seen SPPD swarm neighborhoods, not tell people what's going on, leaving people wondering what happened and why it was needed.
No follow-up. No news story. No transparency.
I've seen SPPD swarm neighborhoods, not tell people what's going on, leaving people wondering what happened and why it was needed.
No follow-up. No news story. No transparency.
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If we live in the same city & are both on this app, especially if we align on many things...
I would like not to be in an antagonistic or oppositional dynamic as community members.
I will take you in good faith & hope for reciprocity.
I would like not to be in an antagonistic or oppositional dynamic as community members.
I will take you in good faith & hope for reciprocity.
November 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
If we live in the same city & are both on this app, especially if we align on many things...
I would like not to be in an antagonistic or oppositional dynamic as community members.
I will take you in good faith & hope for reciprocity.
I would like not to be in an antagonistic or oppositional dynamic as community members.
I will take you in good faith & hope for reciprocity.
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We are not in competition.
There is not much good reason why multiple people can't or shouldn't talk about the same things from similar or different angles.
No need for inserting terseness, superiority, animosity, or assuming bad faith.
May need clarification, collaboration, conflict resolution.
There is not much good reason why multiple people can't or shouldn't talk about the same things from similar or different angles.
No need for inserting terseness, superiority, animosity, or assuming bad faith.
May need clarification, collaboration, conflict resolution.
November 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
We are not in competition.
There is not much good reason why multiple people can't or shouldn't talk about the same things from similar or different angles.
No need for inserting terseness, superiority, animosity, or assuming bad faith.
May need clarification, collaboration, conflict resolution.
There is not much good reason why multiple people can't or shouldn't talk about the same things from similar or different angles.
No need for inserting terseness, superiority, animosity, or assuming bad faith.
May need clarification, collaboration, conflict resolution.
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I really think if you aren’t coming around in your abolition journey at THIS point, there may be no hope for you. They’re showing up in riot gear to help modern day slave catchers. They’re gassing people who are videoing to make public what they’re up to. They’re all bad.
We have got to collectively help people understand that of course the local* cops are acting as an arm of the machine. That is their purpose.
People need to grow their minds & grieve what they've been conditioned to believe about cops being there to help/serve/protect.
(*wherever you are)
People need to grow their minds & grieve what they've been conditioned to believe about cops being there to help/serve/protect.
(*wherever you are)
November 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I really think if you aren’t coming around in your abolition journey at THIS point, there may be no hope for you. They’re showing up in riot gear to help modern day slave catchers. They’re gassing people who are videoing to make public what they’re up to. They’re all bad.
We have a lying fascist for a governor.
What we saw today was SPPD showing up ready to deploy and protect themselves from tear gas and chemicals.
We knew that before noon.
What we saw today was SPPD showing up ready to deploy and protect themselves from tear gas and chemicals.
We knew that before noon.
We are monitoring the situation in St. Paul and working to understand what unfolded. We received no heads up from federal authorities on this operation.
While we are always willing to work together on public safety, that is clearly not what this chaotic situation was about.
While we are always willing to work together on public safety, that is clearly not what this chaotic situation was about.
November 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
We have a lying fascist for a governor.
What we saw today was SPPD showing up ready to deploy and protect themselves from tear gas and chemicals.
We knew that before noon.
What we saw today was SPPD showing up ready to deploy and protect themselves from tear gas and chemicals.
We knew that before noon.
The police are not there to protect the community.
They are there to uphold fascism.
Police on the ground today said they do not have to follow the mayors orders.
They are racist.
We have the answer. We don’t want to hear it.
They are there to uphold fascism.
Police on the ground today said they do not have to follow the mayors orders.
They are racist.
We have the answer. We don’t want to hear it.
SPPD appears to have used tear gas canisters against Saint Paul residents, in an effort to support HSI and ICE.
Someone needs to answer: Why?
Someone needs to answer: Why?
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
The police are not there to protect the community.
They are there to uphold fascism.
Police on the ground today said they do not have to follow the mayors orders.
They are racist.
We have the answer. We don’t want to hear it.
They are there to uphold fascism.
Police on the ground today said they do not have to follow the mayors orders.
They are racist.
We have the answer. We don’t want to hear it.
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Community questions & answers
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Community questions & answers
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And I say white folks because it was BIPOC that helped me get other opportunities in spite of this while this was happening. And none of the ppl that had the influence to assist rose to the occasion.
There is a long pipeline of folks exploiting Native experiences for Sundance content. White ppl need to make that shit right.
bsky.app/profile/xoda...
bsky.app/profile/xoda...
There's so many predator opportunist tied to Sundance.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
November 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
And I say white folks because it was BIPOC that helped me get other opportunities in spite of this while this was happening. And none of the ppl that had the influence to assist rose to the occasion.
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Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
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What I know for sure? There is legit fear in the eyes of these agents. I saw it last week. Armed to the teeth. And yet.
Facing unarmed and unafraid people in pajamas. They are scared shitless. Had to call local pd to protect them. From this.
I believe that we will win.
Facing unarmed and unafraid people in pajamas. They are scared shitless. Had to call local pd to protect them. From this.
I believe that we will win.
I dunno how these ICE chumps can handle this. Geared up like COD dorks to tussle with a guy in Bluey pajama pants. Incredible loser shit
November 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
What I know for sure? There is legit fear in the eyes of these agents. I saw it last week. Armed to the teeth. And yet.
Facing unarmed and unafraid people in pajamas. They are scared shitless. Had to call local pd to protect them. From this.
I believe that we will win.
Facing unarmed and unafraid people in pajamas. They are scared shitless. Had to call local pd to protect them. From this.
I believe that we will win.
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People are already doing what you say they *should be* doing. You could join them.
November 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
People are already doing what you say they *should be* doing. You could join them.
Chances are, you have neighbors who don't know about the ICE raids.
Use these flyers to help start those conversations and inform them of what's going on, how they can feel not so helpless, and how they can get trained up.
Use these flyers to help start those conversations and inform them of what's going on, how they can feel not so helpless, and how they can get trained up.
If you've got neighbors, they may not know what's going on.
Give them a flyer.
cryptpad.fr/drive/#/2/dr...
ICE informational for neighbors who may not be aware/involved/feel helpless with resources/QR codes on getting trained, equipped, and involved.
Give them a flyer.
cryptpad.fr/drive/#/2/dr...
ICE informational for neighbors who may not be aware/involved/feel helpless with resources/QR codes on getting trained, equipped, and involved.
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CryptPad: end-to-end encrypted collaboration suite
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November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Chances are, you have neighbors who don't know about the ICE raids.
Use these flyers to help start those conversations and inform them of what's going on, how they can feel not so helpless, and how they can get trained up.
Use these flyers to help start those conversations and inform them of what's going on, how they can feel not so helpless, and how they can get trained up.
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Couldn’t afford to get arrested by ICE again today - someone has to pick up the kids when the husband is out of town. Standing in solidarity with neighbors who stand up against unjust laws. This is wrong @mayorher.bsky.social @mayorcarter.bsky.social @governorwalz.mn.gov
@peggyflanagan.bsky.social
@peggyflanagan.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Couldn’t afford to get arrested by ICE again today - someone has to pick up the kids when the husband is out of town. Standing in solidarity with neighbors who stand up against unjust laws. This is wrong @mayorher.bsky.social @mayorcarter.bsky.social @governorwalz.mn.gov
@peggyflanagan.bsky.social
@peggyflanagan.bsky.social
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Twin Cities law enforcement stop enabling fascists.
Challenge level: impossible.
Challenge level: impossible.
November 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Twin Cities law enforcement stop enabling fascists.
Challenge level: impossible.
Challenge level: impossible.
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We have got to collectively help people understand that of course the local* cops are acting as an arm of the machine. That is their purpose.
People need to grow their minds & grieve what they've been conditioned to believe about cops being there to help/serve/protect.
(*wherever you are)
People need to grow their minds & grieve what they've been conditioned to believe about cops being there to help/serve/protect.
(*wherever you are)
November 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We have got to collectively help people understand that of course the local* cops are acting as an arm of the machine. That is their purpose.
People need to grow their minds & grieve what they've been conditioned to believe about cops being there to help/serve/protect.
(*wherever you are)
People need to grow their minds & grieve what they've been conditioned to believe about cops being there to help/serve/protect.
(*wherever you are)
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In four days there’s another training in St. Paul—Monarca has ramped up its efforts and has made a lot available.
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
In four days there’s another training in St. Paul—Monarca has ramped up its efforts and has made a lot available.
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Can't remember the last time I was this angry.
(What SPPD officers said about our current Mayor Melvin Carter while breaking the local separation ordinance this morning during a federal raid 👇)
(What SPPD officers said about our current Mayor Melvin Carter while breaking the local separation ordinance this morning during a federal raid 👇)
A SPPD officer named T Sand said they don't have to listen to him cause he's not their boss anymore
November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Can't remember the last time I was this angry.
(What SPPD officers said about our current Mayor Melvin Carter while breaking the local separation ordinance this morning during a federal raid 👇)
(What SPPD officers said about our current Mayor Melvin Carter while breaking the local separation ordinance this morning during a federal raid 👇)
If you've got neighbors, they may not know what's going on.
Give them a flyer.
cryptpad.fr/drive/#/2/dr...
ICE informational for neighbors who may not be aware/involved/feel helpless with resources/QR codes on getting trained, equipped, and involved.
Give them a flyer.
cryptpad.fr/drive/#/2/dr...
ICE informational for neighbors who may not be aware/involved/feel helpless with resources/QR codes on getting trained, equipped, and involved.
Encrypted Drive
CryptPad: end-to-end encrypted collaboration suite
cryptpad.fr
November 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
If you've got neighbors, they may not know what's going on.
Give them a flyer.
cryptpad.fr/drive/#/2/dr...
ICE informational for neighbors who may not be aware/involved/feel helpless with resources/QR codes on getting trained, equipped, and involved.
Give them a flyer.
cryptpad.fr/drive/#/2/dr...
ICE informational for neighbors who may not be aware/involved/feel helpless with resources/QR codes on getting trained, equipped, and involved.
I'm just going to say it. That was a shit time to need to do errands or not be able to do them at all.
November 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I'm just going to say it. That was a shit time to need to do errands or not be able to do them at all.
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We were hit with pepper spray and pepper balls in an escalation by federal agents in St Paul yesterday.
@governorwalz.mn.gov @keithellison.bsky.social are you going to do anything to protect Minnesotans from them?
@governorwalz.mn.gov @keithellison.bsky.social are you going to do anything to protect Minnesotans from them?
Several Chicago newsrooms spent two months collecting and analyzing evidence of ICE & Border Patrol's use of tear gas and pepper spray in Chicago.
They found that agents deployed chemical agents nearly 50 times. Most uses occurred after a judge ordered federal agents to restrict their use.
They found that agents deployed chemical agents nearly 50 times. Most uses occurred after a judge ordered federal agents to restrict their use.
Feds Used Chemical Agents Dozens of Times in Chicago
An investigation by reporters from six newsrooms found that agents used chemical irritants nearly 50 times during Operation Midway Blitz.
southsideweekly.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We were hit with pepper spray and pepper balls in an escalation by federal agents in St Paul yesterday.
@governorwalz.mn.gov @keithellison.bsky.social are you going to do anything to protect Minnesotans from them?
@governorwalz.mn.gov @keithellison.bsky.social are you going to do anything to protect Minnesotans from them?
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This is what they want. Watch the local media fall in line about the warrant and alleged criminal history of the detainee.
“Protesters escalated.”
Like clockwork.
“Protesters escalated.”
Like clockwork.
November 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This is what they want. Watch the local media fall in line about the warrant and alleged criminal history of the detainee.
“Protesters escalated.”
Like clockwork.
“Protesters escalated.”
Like clockwork.