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Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 Statement on ICE-FBI Indictments

MFE 59 – Minneapolis Federation of Educators

This morning, DHS agents arrested a member of our union at her home. We are still learning more information about the arrest and charge against her, which appears connected to an indictment against a number of individuals who protested ICE activities in our community this winter.

MFE is committed to defending the due process rights of our members, and our member is entitled to a presumption of innocence. It should also be said that this administration and Justice Department have repeatedly misrepresented facts about the occupation and the tens of thousands of good neighbors who opposed it, so any allegations made against our member should be viewed in that light.

The solidarity of ordinary Minnesotans, including members of this union, helped bring Operation Metro Surge to an end, and we will not be intimidated from standing up for truth, justice, and our neighbors.

MFE 59 – Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Elected Officers