Who: YOU
What: Call our state and federal representatives to demand the release of Sonia Espinoza Arriaga and her three kids, who were wrongfully detained by ICE from Soldotona
When: Now, and daily until they're home.
What we need from you right now, is to try and keep them in state so they can be more easily returned home. Please call our federal representatives and demand their immediate release - script below, if useful. Keep calling daily until they’re home.
The 18 yr old is being held in the Anchorage jail, and Sonia and her two younger children are being held in an undisclosed hotel in Anchorage until they can be moved out of state. The family has a lawyer, and is being assisted by ACLU.
On Tuesday, 2/17/26, Sonia Espinoza Arriaga, and her three kids aged 18, 16, and 5, were arrested by ICE, in Soldotna.
More info in the comments.
What: Folk & Mirrors
🎵 ✊🪩An evening of music, protest & community; proceeds benefitting Hopelink Warming Center
When: Friday, Feb. 20, 6:30 pm
Where: Civic Center Theater, Pioneer Park (Alaskaland), 2300 Airport Way
• Health & safety (respirators/smoke)
• Cold weather protection
Wearing a mask outside these exemptions would be a Class B misdemeanor
Where: Sign up for public testimony -
📞 Juneau: (907) 586-9085
📞 Anchorage: (907) 563-9085
📞 Elsewhere: (844) 586-9085
📧House.State.Affairs@akleg.gov
• Prohibit peace officers from wearing masks that conceal their identity while performing official duties
• Apply to city, state, and federal officers operating in Alaska
• Allow exemptions for:
• Undercover operations
📣 Action item for TUESDAY, Feb. 17, 3:15 PM
What: Call in to support HB 250, it would:
More info in comments.
www.acluak.org/events
What: Family Safety Planning Training
Who: people who support non-citizen Alaskans
When: Tuesday, Feb 24th
Where: Bread Line 507 Gaffney
Why: Join the ACLU of Alaska for a training to help families prepare for immigration emergencies. This is a “train the trainer” event to help spread knowledge.
If you have any information, please contact Leslie Kruger at 907-240-9095 or call the Anchorage police department at 907-240-9095 reference APD Case #26-3782.
She may still be in Anchorage or could be traveling back to Fairbanks.
Candace was last seen in the Midtown Anchorage area wearing a black winter jacket, black faded Carhartts, a burgundy hooded sweatshirt with the hood drawn, and glasses. She does not currently have a phone or social media.
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🚨 MISSING PERSON ALERT – PLEASE SHARE 🚨
The family of Candace Kruger is asking for help locating her. Candice is originally from Anvik and lives in Fairbanks. She was visiting family in Anchorage and has not been seen or heard from since January 26, 2026.
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📞 Call in to the House State Affairs hearing
🗓 Thursday, Jan 29 (TODAY)
⏰ 3:15 PM
☎️ 844-586-9085
📧 House.State.Affairs@akleg.gov
🗣 You’ll have up to 3 minutes to speak
This is about protecting Alaska’s land, communities, and public dollars.
Please show up, speak out, and share this.
🚨 NOW IS THE MOMENT 🚨
AIDEA is pushing the Ambler Road while operating with little public oversight and accountability. HB 124 (AIDEA Accountability Act) would increase transparency and ensure public money is spent in the public interest.
More Info in comments.
-Can't walk out of work or school? No spending any money. Stock up on gas and groceries today, make tomorrow an economic blackout
-Call your Congresspersons and demand the removal of all ICE personnel from cities and the abolition of the agency.
-Don't go to school
-If you have to go to work or school, find some like minded companions and stage a walk-out, a sit-in, or hand out flyers or other information about the shutdown, mutual aid, or other relevant topics.
-Don't go to work. Walk out, call off, use a sick day if you have one
-If you need to provide services, but want to participate, don't charge for your services or run any monetary transactions
What: NATIONAL SHUTDOWN in protest of ICE and DHS atrocities nationwide
Where: Everywhere
When: Friday, January 30th
Who: Everyone can participate, even if you have to work.
How to participate? -Info in comments.
Legal observers are an important part of protesting. Learn how to gather information at protests, police actions, or any other incident where people's rights may be infringed, and how to relay that information back to supportive lawyers.
What: Virtual legal observer training.
Who: You! No experience necessary.
When: THIS FRIDAY, Jan 30th 6-8pm
Where: Virtual; Contact alaska@nlg.org to sign up
Who: Everyone
What: ICE Watch and Community Defense Training
When: Today, January 28 @ 3:00 PM AKST (recurring trainings, another is coming up)
Where: statesatthecore.substack.com/p/community-...
Why: Learning how to protect our community members is one step we can take to make us all safer.
Today!
Please dress warm!
No one should fear for their life if they are in need of help. Please donate or share the Go Fund Me created by Linda, William and Adam's sister. Funds will help the Rexford family cover funeral costs, medical expenses, and the many other financial costs that come up while they are grieving.
He was 24. William's older brother Adam, an innocent bystander, was also shot and seriously injured. Adam is currently in Seattle undergoing medical treatment. William and Adam are both Iñupiaq men. William was experiencing a mental health crisis. Legislators must take action for all Alaskans.
What: Vigil in loving memory of William Rexford
When: Saturday Jan 24th at 4pm
Where: Golden Heart Plaza
Why: William Rexford was shot and killed in his home on January 1, 2026, by Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks.
More in comments.
(Please note this is a vigil, not a protest)
What: United We Stand Against Fascism Protest
When: Tuesday, January 20 from 3-4pm
Where: Cowles St. near the Noel Wein Library
Why: Join this national day of action against the rapid escalation of fascism and state sponsored violence.
Who: you!
What: Pack the Offices Meetup
When: Thursday, 1/15/26, 2:30-4 pm
Where: Noel Wein, Conference Room
Why: community, planning, idea sharing
What: Protest against ICE’s unlawful, extrajudicial killings and presence across the country
When: Friday, January 9 from 3-4 PM
Where: Corner of Geist and University
