**The Resistance Lives: How Anti-ICE AI Fanfic is Taking Over the Internet**
I was scrolling through my social media feeds the other day, and I stumbled upon something that made me stop and think. There were videos everywhere of people standing up to ICE agents, using humor and creativity to push back against the federal occupation of Minneapolis. A principal swinging a bat, a server tossing noodles, and a store owner citing her rights – it was like watching a resistance movement in real-time.
At first, I thought it was just a joke. But as I dug deeper, I realized these videos were part of something bigger. They’re anti-ICE AI fanfiction, created using AI to reimagine a world where the occupation doesn’t result in bloodshed. And with millions of views on Facebook and Instagram, it’s clear people are tuning in.
So, what’s behind this phenomenon? I spoke with AI creator Nicholas Arter, who told me that these videos are a way for people to push back against the narrative that’s been spun by the Trump administration and its supporters. “Social media has always been a platform for marginalized voices to be heard,” he said. “With AI, it’s no surprise we’re seeing similar patterns repeat, with individuals using available tools to articulate their feelings, fears, and resistance.”
One account that’s been particularly prolific in posting these videos is “Mike Wayne.” His Instagram and Facebook pages are filled with over 1,000 clips, and the tone is unmistakable – a digital counternarrative where ICE agents are held accountable, officers are called out, and people resist with humor. My personal favorite is the clip of a priest chasing masked agents out of his church, shouting “I don’t know what god you worship, but my god is love.” Yeah, that one got a lot of likes.
The thing about these videos is that they’re not just about escapism – they’re about resistance. They’re a way for individuals to push back against the status quo and imagine a world where the federal occupation of Minneapolis doesn’t result in loss of life. They’re a reminder that accountability matters, and that the passion and anger of people resisting the occupation can be channeled into something positive.
One of Mike’s most-watched clips is a clip of an ICE agent getting into a fight with tailgaters at a sporting event. It’s been viewed 11 million times in under 72 hours, with someone in the background shouting “Down with fascism!” And then there’s the clip from RealStrangeAI, featuring four drag queens in neon wigs chasing ICE officers through a Saint Paul neighborhood. I mean, who doesn’t love a good meme?
The anti-ICE AI videos are a form of digital resistance – a way for individuals to use creativity and humor to push back against the occupation. They’re a glimmer of hope for a better future, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there’s always a way to fight back.
