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The Minnesota House votes Monday on the Licenses for All bill!
The Minnesota House votes Monday on the Licenses for All bill! Let’s make our voices heard—join us Monday at 3:30pm at the Minnesota Capitol! Former Governor Tim Pawlenty in 2003 removed access to driver’s licenses from undocumented people. His anti-immigrant policy continues to have a severe impact on the lives of thousands. Parents cannot transport […]
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We invite you to start the year with a day of action: “Change Starts Here” to call on our state legislature to fight for: Medical Care for All Dignity of Workers Environmental Justice Immigration and Public Safety People’s Democracy During this day of action we will be hosting our 45 Day Campaign to demand the passage of […]
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COPAL stands with East Phillips in the fight for environmental justice
Previous Next The Minnesota Frontline Community Protection Coalition (FCP Coalition)—led by COPAL MN, the MN Environmental Justice Table, and allies—was formed to address Minnesota’s broken environmental regulatory process that ignores the disproportionate pollution of Black, Indigenous, and other frontline communities. The coalition has been working for more than 3 years to address this issue across Minnesota by organizing impacted communities […]
Carolina Ortiz, Associate Executive Director of COPAL shares the current state of DACA with KARE 11 News
Living in limbo: Dreamers weigh in on a decade of DACA. DACA allows hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants raised in the U.S. to apply to work and study in the U.S. without fear of being deported. Read More here
COPAL announces first candidate endorsement process
COPAL, Communities Organizing Latino Power and Action, is launching their first partisan endorsement campaign for candidates who most represent and share the values of the Latino community and support their priorities in Minnesota.During this election cycle, COPAL seeks to unleash the voting power of its members to make their voices heard and influence results. With […]
Celebrating our achievements and anniversary of the Primero de Mayo Workers Center
On May 1, we enjoyed live music, dancing, food, recognitions, and more on the first anniversary of the Primero de Mayo Workers’ Center and International Workers’ Day. Thank you to Bodoma Garífuna Cultural Band, Chico Chávez and his band, all of the workers, and everyone who came yesterday. We recognize and honor those who have […]
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar secured funds for COPAL, for the development of the Primero de Mayo Workers Center
On March 14, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar hosted a press conference with leaders from several community organizations that will receive funds she secured for Minnesota’s 5th district. COPAL and its partner ACER (African Career, Education, & Resource) will receive funds from the federal government, thanks to the advocacy of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and Senator Amy Klobuchar. […]