I want to try to compile resources about different community mobilization tactics for when ICE is conducting raids, specifically for all of the tenants/neighbors in the vicinity. I have heard of the whistle thing which I think is a smart piece of a puzzle but I want to try to help people build more cohesive acute support networks

  • ratboy [they/them]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
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    4 days ago

    Thanks for this! We do have a response network that’s been established for a long time, but it has been impossible to connect with them. I’ve gone to like 2 trainings and signed up 2 or 3 times and haven’t gotten any response from them, which sucks. They do ICE verification, food distro, filming, attend court hearings with people etc. But I think I mean like, a confirmed ICE squad rolls up to an apartment building, are there any examples of organized community defense strategies in those circumstances besides documenting the detainment? I know people will block ICE with their cars or straight up chase ICE out of their neighborhoods, but it appears to me that those instances are pretty spontaneous in well-trafficked areas, so I am trying to think of ways to kinda systematize defense in particular areas so people can be prepared instead of reactive

    • sewer_rat_420 [he/him, any]@hexbear.netEnglish
      10·
      4 days ago

      An organization I would recommend for solid education and inspiration is Union del Barrio, just look for their instagram page. They are a M-L org with roots in the Chicano movement that is currently mostly focused on resisting ICE centered in southern California.

      I don’t know what its going to be like in your area, because it depends on if police are cooperating or not, but what I have noticed is:

      1. Tell people that ICE is near and to not say anything! “La Migra! No diga nada!”
      2. Film! Always film, you are always legally allowed to film.
      3. If you are in a car, honk and/or cause a traffic disturbance if you are comfortable. They can not ticket you for traffic violations. You may still be detained for “obstructing investigation” and whatnot, so only go to these sort of lengths if you are OK spending a horrible night in ICE detention. Obviously don’t do this if you aren’t a US citizen and I would be very cautious if local police are openly collaborating with ICE.
      4. If you are pulled over by CBP or ICE, you can drive away. They have no right to perform random traffic stops and again, they can’t give you tickets for traffic violations.
      • ratboy [they/them]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
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        4 days ago

        Dope I will check that group out that’s perfect. Thanks for that advice. I guess the biggest thing with lowest risk is just to make as much noise as possible. Obviously not always the case but it seems like with even just a large group observing they are less likely to be as violent as they would otherwise

    • Diva (she/her)@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      4 days ago

      oh that does suck! hopefully you’re able to get involved.

      I’ve also seen some body/car blocking but it’s very spontaneous and theres been concerns about potentially getting people injured in those interactions as ice cars have already straight up driven through people forming a chain

      I’m honestly curious what could be done as well, because around here they started by staking out courthouses and now they’ve moved on to raiding things like big box stores and car washes

      • ratboy [they/them]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
        5·
        4 days ago

        Same here. Started at the hearings office and they have had one or two raids…Now it seems that it’s really starting to escalate and get ugly here.