From Cuts to Change: COPAL is Building the Future
We are not in crisis.We are in a shift.A transformation.And COPAL is not waiting for change—we are engineering it. Budget cuts are coming down like thunder—striking Medicaid, education, job training, and the very bones of the programs that keep our families afloat. But this is not the time to freeze or whisper. This is the time […]
Join Our Team! Part-Time English Instructor for Healthcare & ESL
Join our team as a Part-Time English Instructor to support adult learners in developing language skills for healthcare careers. Help create engaging lessons and make a meaningful impact. Job Summary: We seek a skilled Part-Time 10-12 hours a week English Instructor to develop and deliver specialized curricula for healthcare career preparation and ESL instruction. The […]
Using War Laws to Deport Immigrants Is a Threat to All Americans—COPAL Says No
As an organization committed to justice, COPAL rejects the ongoing campaign of fear targeting immigrant communities and the dangerous effort to revive the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The proposed use of this wartime-era law is a severe escalation that threatens due process, civil liberties, and the safety of all immigrant communities—Latine or otherwise. “Under […]
Know Your Rights: Earned Sick and Safe Time and Workplace Equity and Protection
In Minnesota, laws are in place to protect workers and ensure fair labor conditions. Two key laws are Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) and the Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA). Here’s what they mean for you and your family. 🏥 Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST): Your Health is a PriorityAs of January 1, […]
MN Latino advocates band together as deportation fears persist
Public News Service
Minnesota professor says Trump’s plan to invoke Alien Enemies Act of 1798 “sidesteps” immigration laws
CBS NEWS
Minnesota Stands in Solidarity: Hundreds Gather at Capitol for Women’s Rights Rally
Longfellow Nokomis Messenger
Minnesotans Rally for Women’s Rights and Justice on International Women’s Day
Southwest Connector
Minnesota Women Rally for Rights on International Women’s Day
Midway Como Frogtown Monitor
COPAL MN Holds Annual Day at the Capitol
St. Paul, MN – On Monday, March 10, 2025, COPAL MN hosted its annual Day at the Capitol, a profound gathering that brought together Latine communities from across Minnesota for a day of celebration, advocacy, and direct action. The event provided an opportunity for community members to engage with elected officials, make their voices heard, […]