SWAE Mpls
@swaempls.bsky.social
The Southwest Alliance for Equity (SWAE) is a group of SW Minneapolis residents taking individual and collective anti-racist action for a more equitable city.
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We are calling on the Minneapolis Mayor and City Council, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners and Governor Walz and the State of Minnesota to immediately enact a temporary eviction moratorium
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Take action - demand Gov. Tim Walz stop evictions during the federal occupation of Minnesota!
Demand elected leaders enact an eviction moratorium throughout this occupation of MN by federal agencies! Without eviction protections, immigrant families under the direct & growing threat of…
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ACTION ⬇️
We have heard from Minneapolis City Council staff that council members are working on this, but they will need a veto-proof majority and/or support from @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social.
Make sure your council member and the Mayor hear from you.
We have heard from Minneapolis City Council staff that council members are working on this, but they will need a veto-proof majority and/or support from @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social.
Make sure your council member and the Mayor hear from you.
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Instead of shopping there, I urge everyone to consider supporting small businesses and family-owned grocery stores in our community instead. Support small businesses who have been devastatingly impacted by immigration enforcement.
Jason Chavez 3/
Jason Chavez 3/
January 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Instead of shopping there, I urge everyone to consider supporting small businesses and family-owned grocery stores in our community instead. Support small businesses who have been devastatingly impacted by immigration enforcement.
Jason Chavez 3/
Jason Chavez 3/
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As the Council Member who represents this area, I am calling on Target to speak up, take action to make its parking lot and stores safe, and to be on the right side of history. 2/
January 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
As the Council Member who represents this area, I am calling on Target to speak up, take action to make its parking lot and stores safe, and to be on the right side of history. 2/
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Dear neighbor,
It’s become common practice for ICE to stage its operations at the Target parking lot on East Lake Street. While immigration officials tear families apart, Target corporation is silent and makes its workers and customers feel unsafe. 1/
It’s become common practice for ICE to stage its operations at the Target parking lot on East Lake Street. While immigration officials tear families apart, Target corporation is silent and makes its workers and customers feel unsafe. 1/
January 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Dear neighbor,
It’s become common practice for ICE to stage its operations at the Target parking lot on East Lake Street. While immigration officials tear families apart, Target corporation is silent and makes its workers and customers feel unsafe. 1/
It’s become common practice for ICE to stage its operations at the Target parking lot on East Lake Street. While immigration officials tear families apart, Target corporation is silent and makes its workers and customers feel unsafe. 1/
It's on your desk now, @governorwalz.mn.gov. Please listen to the dozens of residents who spoke today on behalf of thousands who couldn't be there. Act quickly to protect our most vulnerable Minnesotans.
Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed a resolution asking Gov. Walz to enact a statewide eviction moratorium.
Resolution text:
lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/Fil...
Resolution text:
lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/Fil...
January 15, 2026 at 11:26 PM
It's on your desk now, @governorwalz.mn.gov. Please listen to the dozens of residents who spoke today on behalf of thousands who couldn't be there. Act quickly to protect our most vulnerable Minnesotans.
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The City Council is also voting on an ordinance should the Governor call a state of emergency.
A ton of Council Members were opposed to the resolution until the public showed up today and emailed in large numbers.
The fight isn’t over. Ask your electeds to vote for the ordinance and to do more.
A ton of Council Members were opposed to the resolution until the public showed up today and emailed in large numbers.
The fight isn’t over. Ask your electeds to vote for the ordinance and to do more.
January 15, 2026 at 11:20 PM
The City Council is also voting on an ordinance should the Governor call a state of emergency.
A ton of Council Members were opposed to the resolution until the public showed up today and emailed in large numbers.
The fight isn’t over. Ask your electeds to vote for the ordinance and to do more.
A ton of Council Members were opposed to the resolution until the public showed up today and emailed in large numbers.
The fight isn’t over. Ask your electeds to vote for the ordinance and to do more.
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Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed a resolution asking Gov. Walz to enact a statewide eviction moratorium.
Resolution text:
lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/Fil...
Resolution text:
lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/Fil...
January 15, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed a resolution asking Gov. Walz to enact a statewide eviction moratorium.
Resolution text:
lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/Fil...
Resolution text:
lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/Fil...
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Minneapolis Food Drive for 100 local families in need! 🛒
Collecting on Saturday, January 17th, from 9:30am - 11:30am — in need of:
- Diapers & Formula
- Hygiene & Cleaning
- Food for 100 families
✉️ Email for the drop off address: zaynabforsenate@gmail.com
Collecting on Saturday, January 17th, from 9:30am - 11:30am — in need of:
- Diapers & Formula
- Hygiene & Cleaning
- Food for 100 families
✉️ Email for the drop off address: zaynabforsenate@gmail.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Minneapolis Food Drive for 100 local families in need! 🛒
Collecting on Saturday, January 17th, from 9:30am - 11:30am — in need of:
- Diapers & Formula
- Hygiene & Cleaning
- Food for 100 families
✉️ Email for the drop off address: zaynabforsenate@gmail.com
Collecting on Saturday, January 17th, from 9:30am - 11:30am — in need of:
- Diapers & Formula
- Hygiene & Cleaning
- Food for 100 families
✉️ Email for the drop off address: zaynabforsenate@gmail.com
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On Thursday, I’ll be introducing Evict Ice, Not Us, as well as calling on Governor Walz to pass an eviction moratorium immediately through executive order. Join us on Thursday Jan 15 at 1:30pm at Minneapolis City Hall (350 South 5th Street) in support of an eviction moratorium.
January 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
On Thursday, I’ll be introducing Evict Ice, Not Us, as well as calling on Governor Walz to pass an eviction moratorium immediately through executive order. Join us on Thursday Jan 15 at 1:30pm at Minneapolis City Hall (350 South 5th Street) in support of an eviction moratorium.
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Elected officials need to support residents, neighbors, and community in as many ways as possible right now, and that includes keeping them in their homes. That means we need an eviction moratorium immediately.
January 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Elected officials need to support residents, neighbors, and community in as many ways as possible right now, and that includes keeping them in their homes. That means we need an eviction moratorium immediately.
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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.
January 13, 2026 at 3:49 AM
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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I was desperate for some organization, so I put together a list of places you can donate or buy things for to support folks in Minnesota.
If you have places for me to add, please DM me.
If you have places for me to add, please DM me.
Places to Donate to in Minnesota
Buy/Donate Materials: Help buy dashcams for legal observers Bethel Church Food Pantry TC Food Justice: Donate food Mutual Aid Funds: Lyndale School Mutual Aid Fund Rent Relief Fund for Southside Fami...
docs.google.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
I was desperate for some organization, so I put together a list of places you can donate or buy things for to support folks in Minnesota.
If you have places for me to add, please DM me.
If you have places for me to add, please DM me.
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I've found the @swaempls.bsky.social linktree to be an incredible resource (and frequently updated)- haven not crosschecked with your list (also great) to see if there's any that aren't already on there linktr.ee/SWMPLS_Respo...
SWMPLS_Response | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
Linktree. Make your link do more.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:43 PM
I've found the @swaempls.bsky.social linktree to be an incredible resource (and frequently updated)- haven not crosschecked with your list (also great) to see if there's any that aren't already on there linktr.ee/SWMPLS_Respo...
ACTION ⬇️
We have heard from Minneapolis City Council staff that council members are working on this, but they will need a veto-proof majority and/or support from @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social.
Make sure your council member and the Mayor hear from you.
We have heard from Minneapolis City Council staff that council members are working on this, but they will need a veto-proof majority and/or support from @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social.
Make sure your council member and the Mayor hear from you.
We are calling on the Minneapolis Mayor and City Council, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners and Governor Walz and the State of Minnesota to immediately enact a temporary eviction moratorium
Sign the petition here secure.ngpvan.com/wwZSRvp9-0mO...
Sign the petition here secure.ngpvan.com/wwZSRvp9-0mO...
Take action - demand Gov. Tim Walz stop evictions during the federal occupation of Minnesota!
Demand elected leaders enact an eviction moratorium throughout this occupation of MN by federal agencies! Without eviction protections, immigrant families under the direct & growing threat of…
secure.ngpvan.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
ACTION ⬇️
We have heard from Minneapolis City Council staff that council members are working on this, but they will need a veto-proof majority and/or support from @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social.
Make sure your council member and the Mayor hear from you.
We have heard from Minneapolis City Council staff that council members are working on this, but they will need a veto-proof majority and/or support from @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social.
Make sure your council member and the Mayor hear from you.
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Justice for Renee Good. It’s time to arrest, prosecute and fire the ICE agent.
We will continue to defend our immigrant neighbors. I love you Minneapolis.
We will continue to defend our immigrant neighbors. I love you Minneapolis.
January 9, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Justice for Renee Good. It’s time to arrest, prosecute and fire the ICE agent.
We will continue to defend our immigrant neighbors. I love you Minneapolis.
We will continue to defend our immigrant neighbors. I love you Minneapolis.
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We just chased off ICE from taking 2 young men by our public housing high rise and then immediately ran off another convoy from the target at the Quarry. Activity is very high today, we need people out patrolling and protecting their neighbors defend612.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:19 PM
We just chased off ICE from taking 2 young men by our public housing high rise and then immediately ran off another convoy from the target at the Quarry. Activity is very high today, we need people out patrolling and protecting their neighbors defend612.com
For those with money to contribute, give here to support this effort by Southwest organizers to help with rent and necessary expenses for at-risk families. It has paid rent for 8 families so far. Please share!
www.gofundme.com/f/support-so...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-so...
Donate to Support Twin Cities families in Crisis: Metro Surge, organized by Heidi Areaux
Our neighbors all over the Twin Cities Metro have now been enduring … Heidi Areaux needs your support for Support Twin Cities families in Crisis: Metro Surge
www.gofundme.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:21 PM
For those with money to contribute, give here to support this effort by Southwest organizers to help with rent and necessary expenses for at-risk families. It has paid rent for 8 families so far. Please share!
www.gofundme.com/f/support-so...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-so...
We are devastated by the murder of Renee Good yesterday and the ongoing terrorization of our community by ICE and other federal law enforcement.
We are also proud and heartened by the number folks in Southwest and beyond who have already been stepping up to keep our at-risk neighbors safe.
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We are also proud and heartened by the number folks in Southwest and beyond who have already been stepping up to keep our at-risk neighbors safe.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:20 PM
We are devastated by the murder of Renee Good yesterday and the ongoing terrorization of our community by ICE and other federal law enforcement.
We are also proud and heartened by the number folks in Southwest and beyond who have already been stepping up to keep our at-risk neighbors safe.
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We are also proud and heartened by the number folks in Southwest and beyond who have already been stepping up to keep our at-risk neighbors safe.
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New joint statement from 11 of Minneapolis’s 13 city councilors demands that ICE leave the city
January 7, 2026 at 10:51 PM
New joint statement from 11 of Minneapolis’s 13 city councilors demands that ICE leave the city
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Show up to show ICE just how much we despise them and want them OUT OF MN! Thursday morning, 7am Whipple Federal Building.
January 7, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Show up to show ICE just how much we despise them and want them OUT OF MN! Thursday morning, 7am Whipple Federal Building.
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This holiday season, we ask you to take action. Shop at immigrant-owned businesses in Minneapolis: buy groceries, share a meal, purchase gifts, and spend time in our vibrant commercial corridors.
Your presence matters. Your support matters. 1/
Your presence matters. Your support matters. 1/
December 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This holiday season, we ask you to take action. Shop at immigrant-owned businesses in Minneapolis: buy groceries, share a meal, purchase gifts, and spend time in our vibrant commercial corridors.
Your presence matters. Your support matters. 1/
Your presence matters. Your support matters. 1/
Thank you to the SWAE members who testified today in support of the strengthened Separation Ordinance. We hope Council Members Palmisano and Koski were listening and will do the right thing for our immigrant neighbors.
lots of ward 13 residents testifying in support of a strong separation ordinance at the minneapolis city council. this woman talks about going to karmel mall to pick up takeout for her family at a somali restaurant as a "small act of solidarity."
December 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Thank you to the SWAE members who testified today in support of the strengthened Separation Ordinance. We hope Council Members Palmisano and Koski were listening and will do the right thing for our immigrant neighbors.
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📣 Support 13 new homes in the Linden Hills neighborhood!
Minneapolis has a housing shortage, and we need your help to make sure every neighborhood welcomes new neighbors. Please let City Council know you support more homes by taking action by Monday, December 1!
actionnetwork.org/letters/acti...
Minneapolis has a housing shortage, and we need your help to make sure every neighborhood welcomes new neighbors. Please let City Council know you support more homes by taking action by Monday, December 1!
actionnetwork.org/letters/acti...
November 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
📣 Support 13 new homes in the Linden Hills neighborhood!
Minneapolis has a housing shortage, and we need your help to make sure every neighborhood welcomes new neighbors. Please let City Council know you support more homes by taking action by Monday, December 1!
actionnetwork.org/letters/acti...
Minneapolis has a housing shortage, and we need your help to make sure every neighborhood welcomes new neighbors. Please let City Council know you support more homes by taking action by Monday, December 1!
actionnetwork.org/letters/acti...
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Wish I could be there! Recommended if you have time tomorrow night!
Join us tomorrow for election chat and community!
Join us at 7pm Thursday, 11/20, at Nico's Taco Bar for a post-election debrief.
We’ll reflect on the election results together, process the wins and the losses, and dig into what’s ahead.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/what-comes...
We’ll reflect on the election results together, process the wins and the losses, and dig into what’s ahead.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/what-comes...
November 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Wish I could be there! Recommended if you have time tomorrow night!
Join us tomorrow for election chat and community!
Join us at 7pm Thursday, 11/20, at Nico's Taco Bar for a post-election debrief.
We’ll reflect on the election results together, process the wins and the losses, and dig into what’s ahead.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/what-comes...
We’ll reflect on the election results together, process the wins and the losses, and dig into what’s ahead.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/what-comes...
November 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Join us tomorrow for election chat and community!