Ilhan Omar

He wants confusion.

And yes, he wants more violence on our streets.

We cannot give him what he wants.

We can, we must protest loudly, urgently, but also peacefully.

Indeed, as hard as we will fight in the courts and at the ballot box, we cannot and will not let violence prevail.

You're angry, I'm angry.

Angry is not a strong enough word, but we must remain peaceful.

Second, you are not powerless, you are not helpless, and you are certainly not alone.

All across Minnesota, people are learning about opportunities, not just to resist, but to help people who are in danger.

Thousands upon thousands of our fellow Minnesotans are going to be relying on mutual aid in the days and weeks to come, and they need our support.

Tonight I want to share another way you can help.

Witness.

Help us establish a record of exactly what's happening in our communities.

You have an absolute right to peacefully film ICE agents as they conduct these activities.

So carry your phone with you at all times.

And if you see these ICE agents in your neighborhood, take out that phone and hit record.

help us create a database of the atrocities against Minnesotans, not just to establish a record for posterity, but to bank evidence for future prosecution.

And so today.

I am glad to announce that the Congressional Progressive Caucus has adopted an official position to hold ICE accountable.

Our caucus members will oppose all funding for immigration enforcement in any appropriation bills until meaningful reforms are enacted to end militarized policing practices.