Trillbilly Worker's Party **UNLOCKED** Be Loud, Form A Crowd (w/ special guests Brooke Bartholomew, David Gilbert-Pederson, and Aisha Gomez)
Jan 22, 2026
Join Brooke Bartholomew, a key organizer against ICE operations in Minneapolis, along with David Gilbert-Pederson, a community defense activist, and Aisha Gomez, a Minnesota state representative. They dive into the troubling impact of Operation Metro Surge, including the tragic killing of Renee Good. Tune in for insights on ICE's tactics, the historical resistance in Minneapolis, community mutual aid efforts, and how various groups are uniting against oppression. They emphasize the importance of local organizing and urgent calls to action.
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Rapid Escalation Of ICE Tactics
- Operation Metro Surge evolved from targeted raids into mobile, heavily militarized sweeps across the metro area. This shift escalated dramatically after CBP reinforcements arrived in January.
From Targeted Arrests To Intimidation
- ICE shifted from list-based arrests to random street grabs and intimidation, targeting observers as well as migrants. Agents have used brutality and hateful rhetoric to terrorize communities and deter resistance.
Suburban Snatch At A Grocery Lot
- Brooke described suburban patrols where few observers face many ICE vehicles. She watched agents jump out and snatch someone from a grocery parking lot purely to intimidate observers.