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Minnesota and Springfield, Ohio Response

We are watching with concern what is happening in Minneapolis and beyond and what that might mean for Springfield and other areas of our state. 

 

Springfield, OH 2/2/2026

The lawlessness by so-called law enforcement, puts human rights and the rule of law at risk everywhere.

Springfield, OH

As of the writing of this update, a federal judge has indefinitely postponed the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants.  This will be challenged in the courts but hopefully it buys some time for mutual aid organizations to organize and prepare.  We have some Third Actors in and around Springfield who are helping to keep us updated.  Organizers there are asking that anyone interested in helping, particularly those who are able to be there in person, be sure that they are tied into and trained by one of the local groups.

Local organizations coordinating the response and fundraising for the Haitian community include Haitian Support Center and United Way of Central Ohio.

Minnesota

These are some suggested organizations to support Minneapolis (from People vs Fossil fuels):

Want to be prepared to take the next step?  Consider attending one of these upcoming trainings:

➢ February 11, 2026 – ICE Watch & Community Defense (Nationwide)

➢ February 13, 2026 – ICE Watch & Community Defense (Nationwide)

➢ February 25, 2026 – ICE Watch & Community Defense (Nationwide)

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