Webinar: Witnessing ‘Neighborism’ amid the U.S. Federal Government Siege of Minnesota

The webinar discussed “Operation Metro Surge,” the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s historic immigration enforcement action, which brought unprecedented turmoil to Minnesota.  As state-sanctioned violence and disregard for basic rights surged, it was met by an unexpected wave of resistance led by, among others, hockey moms, small business owners, and faith leaders.  Along the way, many discovered a renewed sense of purpose, courage, and love.

Watch the recording of the Witnessing ‘Neighborism’ amid the U.S. Federal Government Siege of Minnesota webinar on March 5, 2026, to learn more about the situation in Minnesota and the vibrant, grassroots community response.

SPEAKER: Greg Darr, Minneapolis resident and Vocations Minister for the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. Greg is a returned Maryknoll lay missioner with over two decades of experience in community building and vocational ministry. Having served in Maryknoll ministries in Kenya and the United States, Greg brings a unique perspective to current events in his home state of Minnesota.

The webinar features:

  • An introduction to “Neighborism”: Applying Adam Serwer’s (“The Atlantic”) newly-coined term “Neighborism” to real-life examples of individuals and communities coming together to protect and help one another in the face of state-sanctioned violence and widespread abuse of rights.
  • Video and Social Media Footage: See firsthand accounts and footage curated from social media and personal sources that weave a narrative of shock, anger, resistance, mutual support and, ultimately, faith stemming from the actions of ordinary people to protect and support neighbors who are labeled as “monsters” and “garbage” by the U.S. president.

Ready for the next step? Watch the webinar now!

General Resources:

  1. Read Greg’s article and see his photos in the March-April 2026 issues of NewsNotes.
  2. Updates on DHS funding votes in House and Senate, and possible next steps
  3. Send a message to Congress today about ICE Funding
  4. Sign up for our action alerts
  5. Learn about and engage with immigration issues through the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Justice for Immigrants campaign

Minnesota Resources:

  1. Minnesota Council of Nonprofits’ ‘Resources: Supporting community during ICE operations’
  2. National Alliance on Mental Health Minnesota’s ‘Help During ICE Surge’ resources
  3. Stand with Minnesota Giving Directory
  4. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s ‘Ways to Support Minnesota’s Immigrant Communities as ICE Activity Escalates’
  5. Singing Resistance Songbook
  6. Unicorn Riot’s ‘Melt the ICE’ Organizers Share Lessons Ahead of Week of Action Against ICE
  7. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s ‘By the Numbers: ICE in Minnesota’

Photo: Downtown Minneapolis demonstration, January 23, 2026, by Lorie Shaull/Flickr, CC BY 4.0