Make Donations
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Document Offline
Create an offline archive/timeline. Preserve photos, videos, and posts. Include as much detail as possible (who, what, where, when). Things are being deleted or taken down for various reasons, by both posters and platforms. This information could prove useful in the future.
Manage Security
With ICE and CBP agents targeting BIPOC people and stalking and harassing legal observers, preserving people’s identity and location is important. Implementing some basic measures can be meaningful in countering surveillance by the federal agents. Adopt these strategies and share them with people you know.
Avoid posting sensitive information online
Do not share details about private groups, actions, or individuals online without permission. Many people are avoiding online attention to protect themselves.
Minimize your digital footprint
Consider using privacy-focused browsers and search engines (such as Brave and DuckDuckGo) that prioritize your privacy and do not track your searches. Be mindful of websites you visit and the information you provide them.
Consider using an end-to-end encrypted email service (such as Proton).
Stop using Ring cameras, cancel Ring subscriptions, and/or opt out of Flock
Ring has partnered with Flock, an AI surveillance tech company that shares camera footage with law enforcement agencies, reportedly including ICE.
Use encrypted messaging apps
Help your community combat digital surveillance while people are on the streets. Learn how to safely use encrypted messaging apps like Signal and Jami.
Secure your devices
Disable biometric authentication (FaceID and TouchID) on your devices. These can be used to unlock your phone without your permission.
Review Privacy Settings
Regularly check and adjust your privacy settings on your phone, apps, and social media accounts to control who can see your information and how it is used.
Keep software up to date
Keep your phone up to date. Updates often include security updates that make it harder for spyware to be used against you.
Keep Informed
Keeping informed will help you make decisions about your own involvement in the resistance. As you are taking in information, remember to take breaks as needed.
Follow credible local news sources
MPR News Public radio network for Minnesota. Reporter Jon Collins’s work has been especially good.
Sahan Journal Minneapolis-based nonprofit digital news focused on reporting for immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota.
MinnPost Nonprofit, nonpartisan online news organization focused on Minnesota politics and policy.
Minnesota Reformer Nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization focused on state government, policy, and daily news.
Lakeland PBS Nonprofit television service focused on North Central Minnesota.
XIDIG Media Prominent Somali-language news and media organization based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, focusing on East African communities.
Follow journalists and organizers offering grounded reporting
Georgia Fort Deeply trusted local journalist documenting events with care and complexity.
Unicorn Riot Independent nonprofit media collective that livestreams and reports on community responses, protests, and social movements often missed by mainstream outlets.
Mercado Media Independent, Minneapolis-based digital news platform founded and operated by U.S. Army veteran Andrew Mercado. Specializes in raw, live, on-the-ground, and unfiltered breaking news coverage.
Follow helpful people
Jess Craven is a veteran activist of over 30 years. Her daily newsletter Chop Wood, Carry Water includes actionable, daily political tasks—often taking five minutes or less—to help everyday citizens participate in democracy.
Heather Cox-Richardson is an American historian, author, and professor of history at Boston College. She regularly shares insight on what is happening now within the context of her vast political history knowledge. This context-setting can be very helpful.