COPAL Calls on Congress to Reject So-Called “Big Beautiful Bill”

Today, the U.S. Senate passed an anti-immigrant and anti-worker megabill, after it was already approved by the U.S. House of Representatives. Now, the bill returns to the House for reapproval. This bill is not beautiful. It is brutal. It is a slap in the face to working-class, immigrant, and Latine families across the country. […]
COPAL celebrates the first anniversary of its Rochester office with community members, partners, and leaders.
COPAL celebrates the first anniversary of its Rochester office with community members, partners, and leaders.
COPAL Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Rochester Office with Community Members, Partners, and Leaders

ROCHESTER, MN (June 28, 2025) — COPAL (Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina) proudly celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Southeast Minnesota office with a vibrant community event on Saturday, June 28, at its Rochester location on 1210 ½ 7th St NW. The celebration marked a powerful milestone in COPAL’s mission to improve […]
Human rights speaker offers advice on dealing with ICE agents
The Journal
Newsletter June 2025

Environmental justice activism finds energy in MN’s Latino communities
Public News Service
COPAL Denounces Violent Attack on Minnesota Leaders: We Stand for a Democracy of Dialogue, Not Destruction

COPAL mourns and expresses deep outrage following the reported targeted shootings of long-time lawmaker Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman. Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark have also tragically been confirmed deceased. The attacks were allegedly carried out by individuals impersonating law enforcement officers. As our state is shocked by this devastating […]
‘No Kings’ march drew a crowd of 3,000 to protest Trump
Post Bulletin
Area Residents Take Part in “No Kings” Rally
Radio Mankato
Thousands gather in St. Paul for No King’s Day rally despite potential danger from suspected killer
KSTP