Ashley Fairbanks Recognized for Leading Mutual Aid Response to ICE Crackdown
Ashley Fairbanks, an Anishinaabe artist and digital storyteller, has been recognized by TIME for her pivotal role in organizing mutual aid during federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minneapolis in late 2025. Responding to the crisis, Fairbanks created a Google Doc that evolved into Stand With Minnesota, a major online hub for community support. The volunteer-run platform has mobilized over $20 million to assist residents with essential needs such as rent, groceries, and travel expenses amid the crackdown. A local foundation further supported these efforts by committing up to $16 million in matching funds for rent relief to combat rising evictions. Fairbanks, who leveraged her background in political organizing and web development, emphasizes the need for nimble funding compared to traditional philanthropy. Now based in San Antonio, she continues to advocate for community investment and has shared toolkits to help other U.S. cities replicate the Stand With Minnesota model. Her work highlights mutual aid as a radical act of caregiving and resistance, underscoring the interconnectedness of community stakes.
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