Support the Firewall for Freedom Campaign to protect immigrant Minnesotans!
A message from the North Star Alliance…
an urgent call for everyone in our network to act before the holidays to protect immigrant communities! The ACLU of Minnesota has delivered to Governor Walz a detailed list of executive actions he can take today to protect vulnerable communities, including seven actions specifically to protect our noncitizen neighbors, from being targeted by the Trump administration. This is called the "Firewall for Freedom" and is detailed here. The call to act is urgent, as these actions need to happen before inauguration day 2025.
Here are four things you can do to support our communities before the holidays:
1. Have your organization officially endorse the Firewall for Freedom campaign by signing up here. Only one authorized representative of each organization needs to sign. The longer this list grows, the better.
2. Have the everyone in your community show support by using these links to make a phone call, send an email, or sign the petition. Spread these far and wide, within your organization's membership and to family and friends!
* Phone call: Office of Gov Tim Walz - 651-201-3400
* Email: bit.ly/nsa-email-action
* Petition: bit.ly/nsa-petition-action
3. Have a group from your organization make a visit to the Governor's office before the holidays. We would like to have a presence from community groups that support immigrants at the office from December 9 until December 20 (and potentially beyond) encouraging the Governor to stand with our communities. This visit should include an action that fits your group's capacity and identity, including delivery of holiday cards, singing songs, sharing dance, or any other action grounded in love for our neighbors. Make sure and let the Governor and his staff know who you are and why you're there! We are happy to support any action with resources or attendees as needed, so contact us at info@northstaract.org to coordinate!
4. Create messages for the Governor at this joyful card making event at the Colorwheel Gallery on Sunday, December 8. 12 - 4 pm at 319 W 46th St in Minneapolis.
All of these actions, a phone call script, and more are described in this Firewall of Freedom action toolkit: bit.ly/toolkit2protect . Graphics for sharing on social media and the letter to the Governor are also attached below. Please use it! NSA also has resources to help with translation and materials to support a visit to the governor, to attend a rally, or join a community event. Just reach out to info@northstaract.org and ask!