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Defend and Recruit

Download the playbook to learn how we built local defense networks, turned fear into power, and organized to step out of the shadows – into the light – to bring about a new day for all of us.

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North Carolina

Our strategies include: Empowering groups to build and scale local ICE watch networks and hotlines, because we protect us Growing networks of Fourth Amendment Workplaces, helping employers and workers understand their rights if ICE shows up. Running campaigns against corporations enabling ICE, including helping to lead and win the national campaign against Avelo Airlines. Sharing and curating a growing library of toolkits and resources that help groups defend immigrants and build local power

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Project type
Resource
Language(s)
English
Added
2026-01-21
Last modified
2026-07-12T16:45:25.000Z

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Issues addressed
ICE out of Minnesota, the Second Trump Administration (Project 2025), immigration
Geographic focus
United States of America 🇺🇸
Geographic focus — country
United States of America 🇺🇸
Community
Latinx

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