We Hear the Whistles T-Shirt - Community ICE Alert System | Mutual Aid Organizing Apparel

In Chicago, community members use whistles to alert workers when ICE shows up. It's real organizing infrastructure, not just symbolism.

"WE HEAR THE WHISTLES"

This community defense shirt honors the grassroots ICE alert systems used in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and sanctuary cities nationwide. When you hear the whistles, you know: ICE ahead. Workers scatter. Community protects its own.

DESIGN DETAILS:
• Community network imagery (people connected, looking out for each other)
• Whistle illustration or audio wave visualization
• "We hear the whistles" text
• Organizing infrastructure aesthetic, not just symbolic

THE REAL ORGANIZING STORY:
In October 2025, Chicago communities organized rapid-response whistle networks when ICE ramped up raids. Workers in day labor sites, construction zones, and street corners used whistles to warn each other. Neighbors joined in. It worked.

This isn't theoretical activism - it's actual community defense infrastructure.

PERFECT FOR:
✓ Chicago community organizers
✓ Mutual aid network members
✓ Day laborers and construction workers
✓ Sanctuary city residents
✓ Anyone building community defense systems
✓ Know-your-rights trainers

HOW WHISTLE NETWORKS WORK:
1. Community members carry whistles
2. Someone spots ICE vehicles
3. Whistles blow (specific pattern)
4. Workers hear, scatter, stay safe
5. Community protects its own

ABOUT ROGUE RESISTANCE:
We create merchandise that's functional organizing infrastructure, not just symbolic. From Rogue Valley, Oregon.

PRODUCT INFO:
• Durable t-shirt for organizing and action
• Sizes XS-3XL
• Ethically printed on demand in the USA

We hear the whistles. We keep us safe.

The 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's extra trendy now!

• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico

Disclaimers: 
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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