While Federal Raids Disrupt Lives, COPAL and Immigrant Defense Network Raise Over $1.5 Million to Stabilize Families Across Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN — Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina (COPAL) and the Immigrant Defense Network (IDN) have raised more than $1.5 million in emergency relief to support immigrant families impacted by federal immigration enforcement operations across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. To date, over $700,000 has been directly distributed to families and trusted community organizations delivering frontline relief, with additional funds actively being distributed as urgent requests for assistance continue to be processed. This rapid-response emergency fundraising effort was launched as immigration enforcement actions intensified at the […]
COPAL Constitutional Observer Traninings in Mankato
Become a Constitutional Observer and learn how to safely document and respond to federal immigration enforcement operations, while helping uphold and defend constitutional rights in real time. These trainings will guide you on what to look for, how to record information responsibly, and how to support impacted families. COPAL and the Immigrant Defense Network are […]
COPAL Launches 2026 Legislative Agenda with Gathering at the Minnesota Capitol
SAINT PAUL, MN — COPAL officially launched its 2026 Legislative Agenda at the Minnesota State Capitol during its annual Café y Tamales gathering, bringing together community leaders and state lawmakers to discuss COPAL’s 2026 Legislative Agenda and the issues that most impact Latine communities throughout the state. Attendees discussed issues such as immigration, healthcare, education, housing, environmental justice, and workers’ rights. […]
ICE fallout: MN’s immigrant communities reflect on survival efforts
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One Year After Launching “Love Your Immigrant Neighbor” Campaign, COPAL Demands Accountability Following Announcement of End of Operation Metro Surge
Minneapolis, MN — February 13, 2026 — Community members, elected officials, and organizers gathered today at COPAL’s Primero de Mayo Workers’ Center to mark one year since the launch of the Love Your Immigrant Neighbor campaign and to make clear that ending the operation does not address the lasting harm inflicted on Minnesota families, workers, and local […]
COPAL Minnesota continues to train allies and offer immigrant support as a possible end to Metro Sur
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Minnesotans provide a surge of help to immigrant neighbors
MPR News
‘We’re in a scary moment’: Minnesotans process latest ICE shooting
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Virtual Caucus Education Trainings
We’ve raised our voices for the immigrant community — and now it’s time to take the next step in the election process. Minnesota caucuses are the first step toward the elections and take place on February 3. This is where our community comes together to lift up our priorities and demands. Join a virtual informational […]
ICE OUT OF MINNNESOTA MARCH | JAN 23
