r/cincinnati Jan 14 '26

Community ๐Ÿ™ Community Safety & Immigration Advocacy Resources

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This thread is posted to provide a centralized space for discussing community safety, organizing against aggressive enforcement actions, and sharing resources to assist our immigrant neighbors in Greater Cincinnati.

MODERATOR ADVISORY

The mod team allows these discussions for community awareness and the right to organize. However, all participants must strictly adhere to the following:

  • No Incitement: Any posts encouraging violence, physical confrontation, or illegal interference with federal operations will be removed and result in a ban.
  • No Doxing: Do not post private home addresses or identifying information of any individuals (including agents). This includes linking to social media profiles, LinkedIn pages, or personal accounts on other platforms. Violating this rule is a sitewide Reddit violation and will result in an immediate permanent ban.
  • Legal Risks: Interacting with federal agents (ICE/CBP) carries high risk. Focus on legal observation and documentation rather than physical obstruction.
  • Verify Information: Before sharing a report of "ICE sightings," ensure it is verified to avoid creating unnecessary panic.

Official Guidelines and Rules:

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (KYR)

If you are stopped or if agents come to your door:

  1. Do Not Open the Door: Unless they have a warrant signed by a judge (not just an administrative warrant from ICE). Ask them to slide it under the door.
  2. Remain Silent: You have the right to remain silent. You can say: "I am exercising my Fifth Amendment right and wish to remain silent."
  3. Do Not Sign Anything: Do not sign any documents without a lawyer present.
  4. Record the Interaction: As long as you are in a public space, you have a First Amendment right to film law enforcement.

LOCAL CINCINNATI RESOURCES

If you want to help locally, please connect with these established organizations:

NATIONAL RESOURCES & DIRECT SUPPORT

REPORTING & HOTLINES

  • Ohio Immigrant Hotline: 419-777-HELP (To report enforcement abuses or profiling).
  • United We Dream Raid Hotline: 1-844-363-1423 (To report sightings/activity).
  • S.A.L.U.T.E. Reporting Guide: Use this format when reporting activity (Size, Actions, Location, Uniform, Time, Equipment) to remain factual and avoid panic.

r/cincinnati 9h ago

News You clipped it, so why didn't you get it? Kroger shoppers say digital coupons aren't working properly

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Check your receipts...not just at Kroger but wherever you shop.


r/cincinnati 4h ago

Photos ๐Ÿ“ธ My First Harvest of the year

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What a beautiful day here in Cincinnati


r/cincinnati 7h ago

News ๐Ÿ“ฐ Three more Roebling Bridge protestors file lawsuits against Covington

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r/cincinnati 3h ago

Photos Cruise on River?!

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Sorry is this a cruise on the Ohio River? I was walking in Smale and saw this. There were chairs, tables and couches on the rooftop, chairs and tables on the balconies and old people sitting outside. Does anyone know anything? Tell me more


r/cincinnati 2h ago

Photos ๐Ÿ“ธ My view this afternoon ๐Ÿ“–โ˜€๏ธ

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r/cincinnati 2h ago

Cincinnati Just a thought about our favorite city, it's weird.

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Hi everybody, yesterday I posted a tin type photo of my husband and myself and everyone seemed to enjoy it. It is a pretty weird photo, and you guys embraced it and celebrated its weirdness. This made me think a little about Cincinnati as a whole, and it's kind of weird. It got me thinking that maybe we should all embrace the weirdness of our wonderful city and maybe even promote our weirdness to the rest of the world. Think about it, we have the real life Hall of Justice, the second largest Oktoberfest in the world, the largest abandoned subway system in America (possibly the world), the Northside 4th of July parade, we are possibly most famous for a radio station that only existed on TV until recently, some crazy architecture, there is just a lot of weird stuff in Cincinnati. What if our city adopted the slogan "Cincinnati, Midwest Weird!" or something similar? We also have an amazing art scene, a great beer scene, a statue of two babies nursing on a wolf that doesn't look too happy about it, we can celebrate our weirdness and maybe even amplify it a bit. I would love to see the city expand the streetcar system a bit but also add a series of aerial cable cars that would go out into a bunch of the different neighborhoods. Imagine going to a cable car station and riding it to a main hub downtown where you could either transfer to a different cable car to go on to another neighborhood or just hop on the street car to get around down town, it would be efficient, fun, and weird! What do you think, should we celebrate our weirdness and increase our weirdness and show off our weirdness to the rest of the world?


r/cincinnati 20h ago

Photos Got a tin type portrait of me and my husband!

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During the Findley Night Market The Collective 513 Gallery had Alex Lippert of Blue Creek Tinworks doing tin type photos. My husband and myself went a little odd with what we were wearing but we love the result! I see people asking about photographers in here from time to time so I just wanted to throw out another option for consideration!


r/cincinnati 43m ago

Entertainment The Odyssey - Best Local Theater

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Where's the best place to watch The Odyssey locally? I don't want to drive 1.5hrs to Indy for the full experience, so what's the next best thing locally?


r/cincinnati 8h ago

Pets Found Cat

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Hello Cincy especially West Siders! Is anyone in Cheviot/Westwood looking for a lost calico kitty? One followed me home on Cheviot Ave but let me pick her up to pet and is currently laying in bed with me so it makes me think shes someone's pet. Going to take her to the vet to check for a chip and ask the neighbors but just wanted to post here in case. She was super skinny and I gave her food and she ate for nearly an half-hour so I'm not sure if she is stray or not just want to check all options because I will keep her in a heartbeat if I can. To prevent someone fake from trying to claim her I will ask for a photo of your missing cat to ensure its her. Shes got very unique markings.

Edit: She was Chipped - talking to the rep they will contact me and the owner.


r/cincinnati 6h ago

History ๐Ÿ› OKI Wanna Know: Were bodies left behind in what is now Union Terminal's parking lot?

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r/cincinnati 19h ago

Community ๐Ÿ™ Flock Camera popped up off Branch Hill. Sounds like many popped up today.

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I know deflock exists but curious if anyone else noticed them popping up?


r/cincinnati 1d ago

Severe Weather Moments before tornado touchdown in Clermont County [taken in New Richmond]

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r/cincinnati 4h ago

Pets Lost Dog near Mariemont Junior High

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A woman was looking for a small brown Yorki named Charlie early this morning near Mariemont junior high school. Someone reported seeing one with a red bandana in the Frischโ€™s parking lot and then near Nightingale Dr around the same time.

Iโ€™ve searched but havenโ€™t spotted him. Wanted to check if anyone else happened to?


r/cincinnati 3h ago

what was that? ๐Ÿง What are they protesting down by the Kroger on court st?

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Iโ€™m hard of hearing I canโ€™t hear them or read the signs lol


r/cincinnati 8h ago

in search of๐Ÿ”Ž Hello, my car died this morning. Does anyone have any recommendations where I can buy an affordable used car?

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Thank you!


r/cincinnati 21h ago

Community ๐Ÿ™ Flock Cameras in Cheviot

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So Cheviot has added 6 Flock Cameras entering and exiting the city. I emailed the Mayor and was told the Administration installed the cameras. There was not a council meeting or public input. They have already cancelled the next council meeting.


r/cincinnati 23h ago

Photos Floodwaters in Cincinnati on Friday took out garages in Oakley

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Clean up continues today but another round of rain like this expected this afternoon


r/cincinnati 1d ago

News ๐Ÿ“ฐ Confirmed tornado in Clermont County

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r/cincinnati 1h ago

in search of๐Ÿ”Ž Waterproofing Estimates

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I unfortunately am a victim of last week's flooding. Despite living up a steep hill and having had my main sewer line cleared out and re-lined only a year ago, I ended up almost 2 feet of water in my basement. My driveway goes downhill into my basement garage. The garage filled up and overflowed into my basement, faster than the water could go down the drains. No help from homeowners insurance and still haven't heard back from the city.

This brings me to my question. Anyone have any idea how much it would cost to waterproof a garage and basement like this? It's probably 700-800 square feet in total.

We're already considering walling off garage but I'm not sure that'll be enough to prevent this from ever happening again.

Did anyone who has waterproofed still get flooded?


r/cincinnati 17h ago

Travel/Visiting Stay-cation

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EDIT: THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU GUYS!!! Woke up to so many responses! A few addendums: we are both in our 30s, on vacation we go with our parents and sometimes just spend the day reading or relaxing (I do cross stitch).

Dear fellow Cincinnatians, please help me cheer up my sister! She broke her leg the day before we were due to leave on vacation! Of course she feels guilty and upset because we cant go out of town. I need your hole in the wall places to go to! Parks, quirky shops, etc. We live in Fairfield, weโ€™re from here, so donโ€™t say Jungle Jimโ€™s or any obvious place that would be on a โ€œmust see in Cincyโ€ list. Also if you have any ideas to make home feel like a vacation spot. Thank you so much! ๐Ÿ’–


r/cincinnati 20h ago

Community ๐Ÿ™ Message from OCC Board - Oakley Flooding

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On behalf of the Oakley Community Council, I want to say that our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the recent flooding here in our community, as well as our neighbors in Hyde Park, Mt. Lookout, and across the eastside of Cincinnati.

In speaking with a number of residents and businesses, I have been in awe of your resiliency. Though itโ€™s easy to grasp for who to blame in these moments, so many of you have instead sprung into action to support one another during the unimaginable. I am so proud to be an Oakley resident.

In an effort to assist the City of Cincinnati with a thorough response, we have created a Google Form for you to fill out if you have been impacted by these recent summer storms. We want to be your advocates and ensure the appropriate departments have a full picture of the damage these storms have caused.

You can find that form here: https://forms.gle/n68rvkVLxXrpAEZV7

It is my understanding that City leaders have been in contact with State and Federal agencies for additional resources. The moment we hear more, we will share the information on our website and social media accounts.

Keep checking in on one another, especially our aging populations who may need extra assistance. Should you also have items to donate or the capacity to volunteer time for cleanup efforts, please contact us at: [email protected]

Stay safe -

Colleen

Colleen M. Reynolds
Oakley Community Council President

Flood Resources: Find a list of resources to assist you through this process: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VEUyMmF6NnUYdtddLhZYAXBUsxYDsK8i/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116718973969292998619&rtpof=true&sd=true

Flood Survey:
https://forms.gle/n68rvkVLxXrpAEZV7


r/cincinnati 19h ago

what was that? ๐Ÿง Anybody know what this siren means?

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I was driving home from a friend's house and heard this emergency siren making this unusual pattern. It's not the constant high-pitch whine of a tornado warning. I've never heard a siren make a sound like this before. It's low, ramping up a little bit then winding down, then ramping back up a little again. It's nowhere near max pitch/volume, like you'd expect for an alert, which is particularly odd.

I tried calling the number on the panel but got no answer, and Cincy311 didn't have any ideas either.

EDIT: this video was taken today, Tuesday the 21st, so clearly not a first-Wednesday-of-the-month test.

EDIT 2: This was well after all the storms passed, I checked the local news sites (WLWT, WCPO) and there were no active alerts left at the time this siren was doing this.


r/cincinnati 6h ago

in search of๐Ÿ”Ž Special needs estate planning attorney recommendations?

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My son has autism.
Any affordable estate planning attorney recommendations, that specialize in special needs ABLE Accounts, Special Needs Trust, etc.), would be greatly appreciated!


r/cincinnati 3h ago

in search of๐Ÿ”Ž Need recommendations for electrician who can do underground service

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One of the leg/phases on our electric service went out. Half the house has power, half doesnt, AC doesnt work. Two electricians have confirmed this so far. Duke said they checked their side and that it was good.

Our house is about 100 years old and has underground service. I suspect we might need to dig a new service line and move the breaker box to the side of the house.

That being said, does anybody know electricians who definitely do underground work? Im waiting on a quote from one(so i assume they do), one electrician referred me to another who might not be able to even stop by for a week, and i have another one coming by today. I appreciate any recommendations. It's a mess!