Evict ICE, Not Us!
The Equity in Place coalition adds our voice to the growing calls for Governor Walz to declare an eviction moratorium to protect all Minnesotans from the unconstitutional, violent actions of federal immigration forces in our state. We are a coalition of organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color organizing for racial justice in Minnesota’s housing system.
We believe that no family should have to choose between keeping a roof over their heads and risking being brutalized, kidnapped, or killed by ICE. As families speak out on the urgent need to shelter in place, we need an immediate eviction moratorium to keep families in their homes and Evict ICE, Not Us.
Black, Indigenous, and people of color– whether citizens, refugees, or immigrants– are facing extreme risk when leaving their homes to go to work and earn money for rent. Community members have been showing up by the thousands to keep each other safe, and we need our elected officials at all levels of government to take decisive action.
Without an eviction moratorium, thousands of vulnerable families are facing eviction as soon as February 1st. People around the country are looking to Minneapolis to see what we will do to support our immigrant neighbors in the face of ICE attacks. Let’s show them how it’s done.
Take action:
- Call and email Governor Walz and urge him to pass an eviction moratorium NOW: 651-201-3400, or send a message here
- Organize with your union, neighborhood association, or other local community to publish a statement supporting Evict ICE, Not Us. Send it to Governor Walz.
- Call and email Minneapolis City Council Members and urge them to allow public comment on January 15th and support an eviction moratorium. Submit written testimony here.
- Attend the City Council meeting on January 15th with a sign that says Evict ICE, Not Us. Minneapolis City Hall – 350 South 5th Street : 1:30pm Press Conference, 2pm Council Meeting