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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

COPAL’s Minneapolis administrative offices and the Primero de Mayo Workers’ Center are now located at the Coliseum building:

2712 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406