Posted on 01/10/2026 12:21:28 PM PST by Morgana
On Friday’s “CNN News Central,” Minneapolis City Council Member Robin Wonsley responded to a question on what should replace ICE if it is abolished as she wants by stating that “This was used as a wedge issue to divide Americans, thinking that these immigrant — law enforcement agents are going to go out and get the bad guys off the streets. No, they are the bad guys.”
Co-host Sara Sidner asked, “[Y]ou have called for abolishing ICE entirely. But we have seen polling from the American people who have said, look, they did put Donald Trump in office, in part, because they were concerned about immigration, they wanted better immigration enforcement. Immigration consistently polled as the second most important issue behind the economy. So, if you want to abolish ICE, what should replace it, in your mind?”
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Leftist, communist, marxist politicians trying to destroy Western Civilization ARE THE BAD GUYS!
If he were talking about ATF, I might agree with him.
It saddens me to see what’s become of Minnesota.
How can her butt-hurt be so painful for me to even just see?
The stupid hurts so much even I feel it just by hearing it.
When will we see the arrest and prosecution of those who interfere with our law enforcement officers discharging their duty?
Based on their statement, they think that TDA gang members who have committed a violent, horrific act against his children and woman, among other things, all good guys. Got it.
There must be at least a handful of reasonably minded people in Minneapolis, but from the people shown on TV and featured in newsprint articles, they ALL seem to be far-left wackos.
It’s Minnesomalia, now.
CHARGE DEMS FOR EVERY ILLEGAL - 5thousand per month per illegal
That guy is a regular H.L. Mencken. So impressive. /S
Isaiah 5:20 : Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
[ICE Isn’t Getting Bad Guys, ‘They Are the Bad Guys’]
When is something going to be done about these seditious MN legislators?
She’s a BLM communist which should automatically disqualify her from office.
McCarthy and the Birchers were right.
To anyone who absolutely must go to Miiiesota :DON’T DRINK THE WATER!
Wonsley responded, “We have not always had ICE. And, in fact, the billions of dollars that [are] going to ICE right now absolutely [need] to be rerouted towards supporting our communities. Right now, we have working-class families who are struggling to make rent, who have lost their jobs since this administration has taken power. We have residents who’ve lost access to critical social services that have been defunded in the efforts to uphold this violent agency that’s separating families and that’s also doing it indiscriminately. Let’s make it very clear, this has nothing to do about immigration."
Yes. Her answer has NOTHING to do with immigration, which is what the question was all about.
The Somalians there attack the very same people that are defending them. It's just too strange.
Two of my children live and work in Minneapolis since they finished college. They tell me the experiences they have there.
Here’s a clear, sourced summary of the organizations and groups identified as leading or involved in the Minneapolis “ICE resistance” movement (largely in response to federal ICE enforcement actions and the fatal shooting of a local activist):
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1) Indivisible Twin Cities
• A local chapter of the national Indivisible Project — a progressive activist network originally formed after the 2016 election.
• Reportedly a key organizer of anti-ICE demonstrations in Minneapolis, including resistance to enforcement actions and broader calls to end ICE operations locally. 
2) ICE Watch / Minnesota ICE Watch
• A local activist network focused on monitoring and responding to ICE raids — issuing alerts, documenting federal activity, and organizing community rapid response.
• Minnesota ICE Watch has been identified as promoting direct resistance tactics and quick mobilization when ICE is active. 
3) Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) – Minnesota
• The Minnesota chapter of CAIR has participated in public demonstrations and commentary on ICE enforcement, especially after the fatal shooting.
• Leaders have disputed official accounts of the incident and framed it as state violence against communities. 
4) Immigrant Defense Network
• A local group organizing legal support and advocacy for immigrants facing enforcement actions.
• Leaders have been vocal in resisting increased federal immigration operations and coordinating community support. 
5) Grassroots Coalitions and Broader Networks
Many of the protests and resistance efforts are not driven by a single organization but by coalitions of groups with overlapping missions:
• ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) — national civil liberties advocacy group, coordinating broader protest participation. 
• 50501 Movement — a progressive activist group involved in planning nationwide demonstrations under the “ICE Out for Good” banner. 
• 50501 Twin Cities / local chapters — regional offshoots active in local protest mobilization. 
6) Additional Progressive / Left-Aligned Supporters
While not always central organizers, several activist or left-progressive groups are reported to be supporting or mobilizing in solidarity — particularly at coordinated national protests connected to Minneapolis:
• Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) — local chapters participating in allied demonstrations. 
• Party for Socialism and Liberation and other far-left advocacy groups have joined protests in multiple cities including Minneapolis. 
(These broader coalition groups are more evident in national protests reacting to the Minneapolis incident than in strictly local organizing.)
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Context and Dynamics
• The resistance movement in Minneapolis is part of wider national protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions following enforcement surges in multiple cities. 
• Local organizations often emphasize community safety, legal support, and policy change, while broader coalitions provide logistics, advocacy platforms, or national coordination. 
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Notes on Coverage and Sources
• Reporting on who is “behind” the movement varies considerably by source. Conservative outlets emphasize left-wing activists and progressive funding; other outlets distinguish between civil liberties advocacy and grassroots immigrant defense work.
• The landscape continues to develop rapidly as protests and responses evolve nationwide and locally.
If you want a brief breakdown of each organization’s mission and recent actions, I can provide that as well.
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