Think from KERA Civilians v. ICE
Jan 27, 2026
Molly Hennessy-Fiske, national reporter for The Washington Post who covers immigration and the border, discusses civilian monitoring of ICE in Minneapolis and beyond. She recounts why neighbors began tailing unmarked cars, the trainings volunteers take, and the legal gray areas around recording and confrontation. Tension, anonymity of officers, and community responses are central topics.
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Surge In ICE Deployments Sparked Monitoring
- Minneapolis saw a sharp increase in ICE officers, which surprised and alarmed neighborhoods.
- Witness videos of Renée Good's shooting galvanized volunteers to become rapid-response civilian monitors.
Train, Record, And Avoid Physical Interference
- Get legal training before monitoring ICE and avoid physically interfering with officers.
- Keep your phone recording and follow officers' orders while verbally stating your right to record.
Detentions Include Citizens And Legal Residents
- ICE detentions mix people with varied legal statuses, including U.S. citizens and lawful residents.
- That makes policing outcomes complex and fuels community fear about mistaken detentions.