Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Columbia Heights City Councils, with COPAL MN and the Consulate of Ecuador, passed a Resolution callging on Federal officials to designate Ecuador for TPS
The Minneapolis, St. Paul City, and Columbia Heights City Councils, in collaboration with COPAL MN and the Consulate of Ecuador, are joining forces to host a press conference emphasizing the significance of unity in supporting a policy resolution. During the event, civic leaders will shed light on the potential implications of granting Temporary Protected Status […]
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Minneapolis Families Demand Investments, Not Cuts
Minneapolis, MN — Communidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina (COPAL), Minneapolis Families for Public Schools (MFPS), New Justice Project (NJP), and TakeAction Minnesota (TAMN) are hosting an event to address the recently proposed budget cuts for Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) for the 2024–25 school year. “Minneapolis Families Demand Investments, Not Cuts” will bring together families and […]
New Laws in Minnesota Remove Key Barriers to Building Renter Power
SAINT PAUL — While many important bills stalled in the tumultuous 2024 legislative session, advocates secured two critical wins with the passage of Renters’ Right to Organize (HF 2704, SF 3201) and One Minnesota Economy (SF 3769, HF 3843). These bills will have a transformative impact on renter households across Minnesota now and for generations to come. The two […]
COPAL opens new Rochester office
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COPAL MN Opens office in Rochester to BoostSupport for Latines Across Greater Minnesota
ROCHESTER, MN – Today, COPAL hosted a community celebration to mark the opening of its new Southeast office in Rochester. This is COPAL’s third office in Minnesota, joining the existing spaces in Minneapolis and Mankato. By strategically establishing an office in Rochester, COPAL will be able to offer resources and support for hundreds of Latines […]
Community Mobilization Leads to Passage of Temporary Protected Status for Ecuador Resolution in St. Paul
SAINT PAUL – Yesterday marked another significant victory as the St. Paul City Council voted unanimously in favor of a resolution supporting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuador, following the passage of a similar resolution in Columbia Heights. The legislation would allow Ecuadorians already in the U.S. to stay and legally work for as long as […]
COPAL Latine Youth Fund – Scholarship Opportunity
COPAL is a grassroots, membership-based non-profit organization committed to creating dignified life for Latines in Minnesota through leadership in public policy and provision of direct services to our community. Recognizing the critical importance of equitable access to education, we are dedicated to fostering opportunities for Latine students. As part of COPAL’s Youth Program, we are […]
COPAL calls on St. Paul City Council to support Temporary Protected Status for Ecuador
SAINT PAUL – COPAL is building momentum for federal legislation that would grant temporary immigration relief for Ecuadorians in the United States. Following Columbia Heights’ passage of a resolution supporting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuador, the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, will vote on a similar resolution today. These resolutions are largely due to the […]
Community Mobilization Leads to Passage of Temporary Protected Status for Ecuador Resolution in Columbia Heights
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS – Last night marked a significant victory as the Columbia Heights City Council voted unanimously in favor of a resolution supporting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuador. The legislation would allow Ecuadorians already in the U.S. to stay and legally work for as long as the TPS designation is active. The TPS Collective, […]