Metro Justice

06/17/2026

"If the government succeeds in establishing that organizing, coordinating, and mobilizing communities in defense of their neighbors can be treated as criminal conduct, the implications will extend far beyond these defendants."

The recent federal indictments of fifteen Minnesota activists must be understood for what they are: a serious escalation in the government’s effort to criminalize resistance to ICE operation, intimidate those who have stood up in defense of their communities, and to attack our basic right to organ...

06/17/2026

06/14/2026

Updated with a Zoom link! You’ll find that and more info for today at: https://www.metrojustice.org/volunteerworkshop0614

Want to fight for a more just community but not sure where to start? Then join in for our volunteer and new member workshop this coming Sunday, June 14th! This hybrid event (Zoom and in-person) will get you acquainted with Metro Justice as an organization and all the ways you can take action on what matters most to you and this community! Think of this as an on-ramp to organizing for change here in Rochester: a big job that takes many hands!

If you have any questions, just write to [email protected]. Or RSVP here:
https://www.metrojustice.org/volunteerworkshop0614

06/13/2026

A successful canvassing day in the books! Volunteers received training (and Bagel Land bagels) before hitting the road to talk to neighbors about how we can protect our communities from ICE. Keep an eye on our upcoming events page for future ways to get involved, or reach out to us to learn more!

06/13/2026

NEW: Both RG&E and NYSEG failed to meet the reliability standards they promised in 2025 and now, it's going to cost them millions. They have to keep track of how often the power goes out and for how long and in a report released today, the New York State Department of Public Service says NYSEG failed to meet the acceptable benchmarks for the 7TH YEAR IN A ROW. RG&E didn't meet its frequency threshold in 2025 either. NYSEG will lose out on $3.5m in revenue and RG&E will lose $5 million. **When utilities don't meet these targets, they are subject to negative revenue adjustments (NRA) which can be applied to current or future rate plans. The costs of these revenue adjustments are not (supposed to be) incurred by ratepayers.

06/13/2026

06/11/2026

Want to fight for a more just community but not sure where to start? Then join in for our volunteer and new member workshop this coming Sunday, June 14th! This hybrid event (Zoom and in-person) will get you acquainted with Metro Justice as an organization and all the ways you can take action on what matters most to you and this community! Think of this as an on-ramp to organizing for change here in Rochester: a big job that takes many hands!

If you have any questions, just write to [email protected]. Or RSVP here:
https://www.metrojustice.org/volunteerworkshop0614

06/08/2026

Can you take action with us virtually to stop the Border Patrol Detention Center in the Keating Federal Building? We need to call the contractor and the government to tell them our community doesn't want this! script and numbers at bit.ly/StopTheBuildCalls

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

🚨STOP THE BUILD. NO DETENTION CENTER IN ROC. 🚨

📍 Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building
🕔 5 PM | Tuesday, June 9

A proposed ICE detention facility has no place in our community.

Join us on **Tuesday, June 9 at 5 PM** at the **Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building** for a community action against detention, family separation, and the expansion of ICE infrastructure in Rochester.

Bring a sign, bring friends, and bring your voice. There will be music, dancing, community, and opportunities to build power and connect for dignity, safety, and justice for all.

Together, we can show that Rochester stands with immigrants and rejects detention in our city. ICE out now!!