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WhiskeyGrinder

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1. 4,000 arrests in 12 weeks, 3,000 detentions, $20 million in business revenue lost EVERY WEEK, at least two murders and

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Fri Feb 13, 2026, 09:43 AM

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incalculable trauma on thousands of residents. I really, really hesitate to use the word "win" to describe that -- the cost is massive. Massive.

The people have done incredible work and organizing is never wasted. Many people were saved. AND ICE is still kidnapping and hurting people.

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Minneapolis showed how to fight ICE and win [View all] marmar Friday OP

4,000 arrests in 12 weeks, 3,000 detentions, $20 million in business revenue lost EVERY WEEK, at least two murders and WhiskeyGrinder Friday #1

Its more like we didn't let them break us sboatcar Friday #2

I'm calling it a win because they weren't able to break us. Ocelot II Friday #3

Yep, I get it. I think it's in my nature to have trouble holding onto that rn for a variety of reasons -- we've all got WhiskeyGrinder Friday #4