The New Liberal Podcast How to Resist ICE ft. Will Stancil
Jan 19, 2026
Will Stancil, a Minneapolis lawyer and political commentator, reveals the alarming tactics of ICE in his community. He shares firsthand accounts of violent detentions and contrasts ICE's secretive methods with traditional policing. Stancil discusses innovative neighborhood response networks that monitor ICE activities and mobilize community efforts. Despite personal risks, including being pepper-gassed, he highlights the resilience of local activists and emphasizes the importance of documentation and rapid response training for other cities.
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ICE Functioning As Secret Police
- Stancil says ICE operates like secret police, relying on secrecy and intimidation rather than transparent arrests.
- Their tactics fail when heavily observed, because they depend on being able to act without public scrutiny.
Create Rapid Response Channels
- Do join or build hyperlocal rapid response channels (Signal groups) now so neighborhoods can coordinate observation and help.
- Do not obstruct agents; instead observe, record, and relay identifying details to support networks.
Agents Photographed His Home
- Stancil describes an ICE agent photographing his house and signaling he knew where Stancil lived.
- The agent's behavior aimed to intimidate observers by proving knowledge of their identities.