Sample email announcement for screening event
Dear [Name], Please join [Organization Name] and [Additional Organization Name, if needed] for a screening and discussion of Not In Our Town’s new documentary, Minnesota Neighbors, at [Venue] in [City], [State], on [Day of week], [Month] [Day], [Year] at [Time]. Minnesota Neighbors profiles the brave actions of Minnesota residents during ICE’s Operation Metro Surge. Portraits…Read More
Sample Press Release
For Immediate Release Contact: The Public is Invited to [THE PREMIERE or A SCREENING] of “Minnesota Neighbors” A Documentary About Ordinary People Galvanized by ICE’s Surge in the Twin Cities “Minnesota Neighbors,” a new documentary from the producers of Not In Our Town, is being presented in [CITY]. The film…Read More
Tips for Hosting a Screening & Panel Discussion
Not In Our Town’s film Minnesota Neighbors documents the courageous, peaceful, community-wide actions of Minnesota residents who stood with those who were harmed and affirmed a commitment to democracy and the rule of law during ICE’s Operation Metro Surge. A screening event that convenes diverse residents, local organizations, elected officials, faith groups, and youth can…Read More
Ten Guiding Questions for Community Discussions
Minnesota Neighbors explores how a community responded to traumatic events when federal agents filled the streets during Operation Metro Surge. The story focuses on how people from all walks of life found the courage to stand up in a moment of crisis. Reflecting on the film 1. Who did you identify with in the story,…Read More
Defend the 612 (Minneapolis)
In response to ICE’s Operation Metro Surge, volunteers created Defend the 612 to help community members and neighbors get connected to one another. Hundreds of thousands of residents across dozens of neighborhoods and cities mounted hyper-local decentralized community defense structures and actions to keep each other informed about ICE activity in real-time and quickly come…Read More
Protecting Our Students and Higher Ed Employees: ICE Rapid Response System Checklist
American Federation of Teachers offers a checklist to help schools prepare for early detection of suspected activity, rapid communication, and coordination among institutions, unions, student groups and community partners.Read More
Preparation & Rapid Response Resources for Immigrants and Community Allies
Welcoming America maintains this extensive compilation of links to information and resources to aid in preparing individuals, families, and communities for rapid response and longer-term preparation for shifts and challenges in the United States. Resources include legal services, guidance for schools and universities, health and wellness care, advice for creating a family immigration raid emergency…Read More
Habeas Project
The National Immigration Project’s Habeas Project works with local partners in priority regions to help unlawfully detained noncitizens connect with pro bono legal representation to seek release through habeas corpus petitions.Read More
National Lawyers Guild
Many NLG chapters partner with local community groups to present Legal Observer Trainings. Check for your local chapter:Read More
Monarca Legal Observer Training (Minnesota)
Featured in the film, the Monarca Response Network trained over 50,000 everyday Minnesotans as neighborhood observers to help protect people’s rights during ICE interactions.Read More