Noah is a father, peace activist, volunteer medic, and Army veteran who has been serving communities under siege in Minnesota. While acting as a protective presence and shielding others from state violence, he was detained in a targeted attack by Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, resulting in a brain injury and other physical trauma-related consequences.

 The impact is ongoing: loss of income, new needs for medical and therapeutic care, and the material realities of healing after violence.

Noah — initially held without charge or bail on a Friday afternoon — was released on Saturday and home safely by Sunday. The arrest was violent and brutal, and his detention was inhumane. While in custody, Noah was denied appropriate medical care; left in segregation; and denied access to necessary medication, food, and water by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and civilian nursing and mental health staff. We are confident that robust advocacy from on the ground and back at home is the only reason this treatment ended and Noah was released.

We are deeply grateful to this community for mobilizing to get Noah home safely. Many people have asked how they can continue to help. We are now asking for mutual aid to support Noah through the longer work of recovery.

Your mutual aid is about care—for Noah and for all the People. It is about time, rest, resources, and a healing journey that will always lead Noah back to serving this beloved community.

 Any excess in funds will go directly back to mutual aid in the twin cities via donation to VFP chapter 27, who continue to provide invaluable support to their home community while continuing to receive and mobilize veterans willing to step back into service. Thank you.