New York City’s chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is organizing a large-scale effort to mobilize thousands of activists to respond to anticipated federal immigration enforcement actions, The New York Post reported.
The Post said DSA leaders outlined plans at a recent meeting to train roughly 4,000 volunteers, both members and non-members, to participate in what they describe as “rapid response” actions aimed at monitoring and, in some cases, disrupting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations across the city.
“This has been in the past in New York specifically enough to deter ICE detentions,” said a DSA leader who only went by the name Marina, according to the outlet.
Organizers also pointed to protests and confrontations involving ICE agents in Minnesota as a model for the tactics they hope to bring to New York.
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A person blows a whistle as Border Patrol agents arrest a man on Jan. 8, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.(Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Those tactics include using whistles and other noise-making tools to alert neighborhoods to ICE activity and quickly draw activists to the scene.
“The whistles carry far and wide,” said Marina, according to the Post.
The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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MINNESOTA FACULTY UNION CALLS FOR ‘ECONOMIC BLACKOUT’ TO PROTEST ICE OPERATIONS IN MINNEAPOLIS
Protests in Minnesota have erupted since the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent during an immigration enforcement operation.
Police in tactical gear arrive downtown as protesters gather on Jan. 17, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.(Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)
Across the state, protests against ICE have drawn demonstrators holding signs reading, “ICE out for good,” “Quit your job,” and “Resist,” while federal law enforcement officers have deployed tear gas to disperse crowds outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in St. Paul.
President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, sending U.S. military troops to the Twin Cities.
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Trump on Friday appeared to downplay his remarks, telling reporters that it wasn’t needed at the moment.
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“I don’t think there’s any reason right now to use it, but if I needed it, I’d use it. It’s very powerful,” he said.
Fox News confirmed on Sunday that the Army’s 11th Airborne Division was recently placed on prepare-to-deploy orders for Minnesota, though it remains unclear whether the unit will ultimately be sent.
Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin contributed to this report.
Detroit Public Schools Community District hosting 5th annual alumni event
DETROIT – Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) will host their fifth annual alumni event.
On May 16, the foundation will host their Tyrone E. Winfrey Hall of Fame Alumni Gala.
The Gala honors distinguished DPSCD alumni who have made a major impact in our community and beyond.
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The night is a celebration of Detroit’s success stories and a fundraiser to create new opportunities for the next generation of students.
Organizers say there will be a major live announcement aimed at helping Detroit High School students build brighter futures.
Kerrie Mitchell, the president and CEO of the DPSCD Foundation, joined Local 4 Live to talk more about the gala, the foundation’s mission and what the announcement could mean for students across the city.
You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.
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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee’s Festival of Flowers is returning to Riverwalk Commons at the Milwaukee Public Market this Saturday, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The free event features a flower market with vendors selling fresh flowers, art, and handmade goods, along with live music on the Riverwalk Common stage.
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A new floral art installation from Botanical Collective will also be on display, serving as a photo opportunity for attendees. The installation builds on a similar display from last year’s event.
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“So things that you might have seen last year are absolutely coming back. We have free live music on the Riverwalk Common stage. We have a flower market with vendors selling fresh flowers, art, handmade goods, all of that really fun stuff. Then we also have Botanical Collective last year made this beautiful floral art installation that also acted as a photo op. This year it’s going to look a little different, so we’re really excited to see what they put together,” said Paige Hammond with the Milwaukee Public Market.
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Also new this year, the festival will kick off with a free yoga class at 11 a.m. Attendees are asked to bring their own mat.
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“You will expose yourself to things that most of the public won’t see, except maybe once in their life. But yep, we’re doing it. Fire departments are doing it on a very regular basis,” said Mike Dobesh, president of MNFire, an organization dedicated to keeping firefighters healthy, mentally and physically, and on the job.
“The fire service is recognizing that any of those unexpected events that we go to, yes, we sign up to do it, but at the same time, those unexpected events can cause trauma; that trauma can lead to PTSD,” Dobesh said.
However, paying for all those firefighters on mandatory PTSD leave is putting the Minneapolis Fire Department in the red. It’s all the overtime needed to fill in for the firefighters on leave.
“From the therapists that I’ve talked to, usually eight to 10 visits can get that firefighter back on the rig,” Dobesh said, which is the goal of the mandatory leave with treatment. “But then it’s going to be something that’s going to have to be managed for the… probably the rest of their career, because it’s not something that’s just going to go away.”
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Dobesh says that PTSD was the number one claim MNFire had on its critical illness policy last year.
In 2023, Minnesota lawmakers created the PTSD leave policy in an effort to keep firefighters from applying for permanent duty disability benefits. The policy requires firefighters and other first responders to take up to 32 weeks of paid leave and get treatment first.
“A trauma-informed therapist can meet with a firefighter, desensitize that firefighter, get them back to work,” Dobesh said.
But that policy is costing some fire departments millions. The Minneapolis Fire Department told the city council this week that 7% to 8% of its firefighters are currently out on PTSD leave, and the overtime other firefighters are working to fill in for them has put the department up to $7 million over budget in recent years. It’s projected to go over again this year.
So what are things they can do to maybe prevent some of these problems that they’re having because of PTSD? Speed up access to treatment, according to Dobesh.
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“The sooner we can get in and have that firefighter seen, the more likely they’re going to have a very positive outcome and get back on the job,” he said.
Dobesh says if and when a firefighter needs help varies from person to person, but his organization provides five free treatment sessions for any firefighter who’s struggling.
Minnesota firefighters can call MnFIRE’s helpline 24/7 at 888-784-6634 or visit mnfirehealth.org.
MFD Interim Chief Melanie Rucker shared the following statement late Wednesday night:
“The utilization of these leaves is often unavoidable and reflects benefits that support the health and well-being of our fire personnel. We take the health and wellness very seriously, including mental health. Through transparent communication with leadership regarding evolving staffing needs and necessary overtime budget adjustments, we can effectively address the budget overages and return to a sustainable path forward.”
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Click here to watch the Minneapolis Budget Committee meeting on May 4.
