COPAL MN
@copalmn.bsky.social
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3702 E Lake St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
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3702 E Lake St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
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n Minnesota, aggressive ICE enforcement is forcing immigrant families to stay inside for weeks, living in fear of being detained for simply stepping outside. At COPAL, we stand with our communities because everyone deserves to live with safety and dignity.
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The Minnesotans trapped at home, too terrified of ICE to go outside: ‘Our house is like a jail’
The surge of federal immigration agents has forced many families to remain inside for weeks, living in fear of roving ICE patrols snatching people off the street
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:02 PM
n Minnesota, aggressive ICE enforcement is forcing immigrant families to stay inside for weeks, living in fear of being detained for simply stepping outside. At COPAL, we stand with our communities because everyone deserves to live with safety and dignity.
Read more: https://loom.ly/qW9qE0U
Read more: https://loom.ly/qW9qE0U
As a community, it is our responsibility to defend democracy and protect those most vulnerable.
However you can show up — in the streets, by caring, donating, observing, or organizing —
what matters is that you show up.
Because the courage we are is proven through action.
However you can show up — in the streets, by caring, donating, observing, or organizing —
what matters is that you show up.
Because the courage we are is proven through action.
January 30, 2026 at 2:44 PM
As a community, it is our responsibility to defend democracy and protect those most vulnerable.
However you can show up — in the streets, by caring, donating, observing, or organizing —
what matters is that you show up.
Because the courage we are is proven through action.
However you can show up — in the streets, by caring, donating, observing, or organizing —
what matters is that you show up.
Because the courage we are is proven through action.
Tras el asesinato de Alex Pretti por agentes federales de ICE en Minneapolis, nuestras comunidades están de luto y eligen la valentía.
Defendemos nuestros derechos y nos cuidamos colectivamente.
COPAL seguirá exigiendo ICE fuera de Minnesota.
Lea más: https://loom.ly/1NlBQuI
Defendemos nuestros derechos y nos cuidamos colectivamente.
COPAL seguirá exigiendo ICE fuera de Minnesota.
Lea más: https://loom.ly/1NlBQuI
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January 28, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Tras el asesinato de Alex Pretti por agentes federales de ICE en Minneapolis, nuestras comunidades están de luto y eligen la valentía.
Defendemos nuestros derechos y nos cuidamos colectivamente.
COPAL seguirá exigiendo ICE fuera de Minnesota.
Lea más: https://loom.ly/1NlBQuI
Defendemos nuestros derechos y nos cuidamos colectivamente.
COPAL seguirá exigiendo ICE fuera de Minnesota.
Lea más: https://loom.ly/1NlBQuI
After the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE federal agents in Minneapolis — our communities are grieving and choosing courage.
We stand together to defend our rights and protect one another.
Read more: https://loom.ly/aFGkMrA
We stand together to defend our rights and protect one another.
Read more: https://loom.ly/aFGkMrA
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January 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM
After the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE federal agents in Minneapolis — our communities are grieving and choosing courage.
We stand together to defend our rights and protect one another.
Read more: https://loom.ly/aFGkMrA
We stand together to defend our rights and protect one another.
Read more: https://loom.ly/aFGkMrA
“Si ignoramos lo que está ocurriendo, eso nos va a hacer caer en un hoyo más profundo…” Historias desde Minnesota que nos llaman a actuar y documentar. Lea el artículo completo 👇
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Mi niño no tiene leche: Migrantes viven un toque de queda invisible en Minnesota – Conexión Migrante
Bajo el asedio de 3 mil agentes, los migrantes en Minnesota viven un toque de queda invisible que vacía calles y alacenas.
conexionmigrante.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:10 PM
“Si ignoramos lo que está ocurriendo, eso nos va a hacer caer en un hoyo más profundo…” Historias desde Minnesota que nos llaman a actuar y documentar. Lea el artículo completo 👇
https://loom.ly/E3PE3Ss
https://loom.ly/E3PE3Ss
📢 He stood his ground so our neighbors could stay safe. Red Wooten showed what it looks like to protect your community with courage and calm. The Brave of Us are growing. #BraveofUS
Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/TBPeDAI
Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/TBPeDAI
McDonald’s security guard stands up to ICE ‘10 toes down’ — North News
By David Pierini and Azhae’la Hanson , North News When two masked ICE agents entered the McDonald’s restaurant on West Broadway Avenue in search of a suspect, they saw Red. The Red in their eyes was Red Wooten, a security guard and Northsider, who greeted the two agents at the front door and
mynorthnews.org
January 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM
📢 He stood his ground so our neighbors could stay safe. Red Wooten showed what it looks like to protect your community with courage and calm. The Brave of Us are growing. #BraveofUS
Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/TBPeDAI
Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/TBPeDAI
COPAL, as part of the Clean Heat MN Coalition, is taking action to ensure our homes and communities are safe—and to move away from gas systems that put their health at risk, because energy should be affordable for all families.
Read more: https://loom.ly/f53ZN6I
Read more: https://loom.ly/f53ZN6I
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December 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
COPAL, as part of the Clean Heat MN Coalition, is taking action to ensure our homes and communities are safe—and to move away from gas systems that put their health at risk, because energy should be affordable for all families.
Read more: https://loom.ly/f53ZN6I
Read more: https://loom.ly/f53ZN6I
COPAL says thank you to everyone who marched to defend immigrant rights. Our community raised its voice to denounce abuses by federal law enforcement and demand respect for due process—because constitutional rights apply to everyone, regardless of immigration status.
Join us: copalmn.org/membership
Join us: copalmn.org/membership
December 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
COPAL says thank you to everyone who marched to defend immigrant rights. Our community raised its voice to denounce abuses by federal law enforcement and demand respect for due process—because constitutional rights apply to everyone, regardless of immigration status.
Join us: copalmn.org/membership
Join us: copalmn.org/membership
“Esta gira refleja lo que estamos viendo en todas partes: la gente quiere apoyar, quiere proteger a sus comunidades y quiere hacerlo de una manera basada en los derechos, el cuidado y la responsabilidad”, - Ryan Perez, Dir. Org. COPAL MN
Lea más sobre la gira: https://loom.ly/sS_QCmo
Lea más sobre la gira: https://loom.ly/sS_QCmo
TRAS LA HISTÓRICA MARCHA EN LAKE STREET, RED DE DEFENSA DE LOS INMIGRANTES LANZA GIRA POR MÁS DE 30 CIUDADES EN EL MEDIO OESTE - El Minnesota de Hoy Noticias
La gira, que abarca más de 30 ciudades en 25 condados de Minnesota , con paradas adicionales en Dakota del Norte, Dakota del Sur, Iowa y Wisconsin
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December 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
“Esta gira refleja lo que estamos viendo en todas partes: la gente quiere apoyar, quiere proteger a sus comunidades y quiere hacerlo de una manera basada en los derechos, el cuidado y la responsabilidad”, - Ryan Perez, Dir. Org. COPAL MN
Lea más sobre la gira: https://loom.ly/sS_QCmo
Lea más sobre la gira: https://loom.ly/sS_QCmo
Jóvenes líderes de COPAL alzan la voz contra la demanda federal que busca bloquear la Minnesota Dream Act y la North Star Promise. Este caso pone en riesgo su futuro y el de muchos estudiantes en nuestro Estado.
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College path for Minnesota’s undocumented students under fire
The Department of Justice is challenging Minnesota’s policies granting in-state tuition to some undocumented immigrants.
sahanjournal.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Jóvenes líderes de COPAL alzan la voz contra la demanda federal que busca bloquear la Minnesota Dream Act y la North Star Promise. Este caso pone en riesgo su futuro y el de muchos estudiantes en nuestro Estado.
Read more: https://loom.ly/y17HXf8
Read more: https://loom.ly/y17HXf8
COPAL, part of the Steering Committee of the Immigrant Defense Network (IDN) as ICE ramps up enforcement in Minnesota. IDN’s trained observers are responding to alerts and supporting affected families. #Braveofus #ImmigrantDefenseNetwork
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Minnesota advocates deploy as Trump ramps up ICE enforcement
The administration's policy is at loggerheads with activists who are carrying on the state's history of immigrant advocacy.
www.minnpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
COPAL, part of the Steering Committee of the Immigrant Defense Network (IDN) as ICE ramps up enforcement in Minnesota. IDN’s trained observers are responding to alerts and supporting affected families. #Braveofus #ImmigrantDefenseNetwork
Read more: https://loom.ly/nDgOmYw
Read more: https://loom.ly/nDgOmYw
Minnesota stands with the Somali community. Faith leaders, organizers, and neighbors are pushing back against threats to end TPS for Somalis—because every immigrant deserves safety, dignity, and belonging. 💪🏽
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Minn. leaders push back over Trump threat to end TPS for Somalis
Minnesotans are pushing back on President Trump’s threat to end temporary protected status (TPS) for Somalis.
sahanjournal.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Minnesota stands with the Somali community. Faith leaders, organizers, and neighbors are pushing back against threats to end TPS for Somalis—because every immigrant deserves safety, dignity, and belonging. 💪🏽
Read more: https://loom.ly/gyaaiqw
Read more: https://loom.ly/gyaaiqw
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🚨 ICE raids in St. Paul spark fear among Minnesota’s Latino workforce, yet they remain vital to the state’s economy.
“The fear is real, but we still have to show up to work,” says @copalmn.bsky.social.
#ImmigrantRights #WorkersRights #Minnesota
“The fear is real, but we still have to show up to work,” says @copalmn.bsky.social.
#ImmigrantRights #WorkersRights #Minnesota
'The fear is real': MN's Latino workers persist amid ICE activity
Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…
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November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🚨 ICE raids in St. Paul spark fear among Minnesota’s Latino workforce, yet they remain vital to the state’s economy.
“The fear is real, but we still have to show up to work,” says @copalmn.bsky.social.
#ImmigrantRights #WorkersRights #Minnesota
“The fear is real, but we still have to show up to work,” says @copalmn.bsky.social.
#ImmigrantRights #WorkersRights #Minnesota
Around 200 people gathered in St. Paul after a violent federal operation. COPAL, the Immigrant Defense Network, and local leaders stood with families, demanding clarity, accountability, and protection of immigrant rights.
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Immigrant group confirms 2 were detained at St. Paul business, checking for more
‘We had multiple reports saying there were more than two people, but we don’t know unless we confirm it,’ organizing director says.
www.twincities.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Around 200 people gathered in St. Paul after a violent federal operation. COPAL, the Immigrant Defense Network, and local leaders stood with families, demanding clarity, accountability, and protection of immigrant rights.
Read more: https://loom.ly/1KOsUEQ
Read more: https://loom.ly/1KOsUEQ
We believe that communities are strongest when we show up and stand with one another. Last week, over 200 Northfielders stood together to defend dignity and community safety. We joined neighbors to demand accountability after the detention of a longtime community member.
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Decade-plus Northfield resident without criminal record 'violently' detained by ICE
The Minnesota Supreme Court has delivered a win to transgender weightlifter JayCee Cooper, saying she’s protected by the state’s expansive human rights law. But the organization that banned her from competing in its women’s division said it still has a chance. The high court ruled Wednesday that USA Powerlifting’s policy barring her is “facially discriminatory” under the Minnesota Human Rights Act. The high court sent the case back to the trial court for further proceedings but the two sides ...
www.wvnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We believe that communities are strongest when we show up and stand with one another. Last week, over 200 Northfielders stood together to defend dignity and community safety. We joined neighbors to demand accountability after the detention of a longtime community member.
👉 https://loom.ly/TjaNjUw
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¡Acompáñenos el 16 de noviembre, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. en Wirth Beach para una Caminata de Aves y Limpieza! 🐦
Disfrutemos la naturaleza y ayudemos a mantener nuestros parques limpios y llenos de vida. 🌿
📍3200 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis | Gratis y familiar
#CuidemosLaTierra #COPALMN
Disfrutemos la naturaleza y ayudemos a mantener nuestros parques limpios y llenos de vida. 🌿
📍3200 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis | Gratis y familiar
#CuidemosLaTierra #COPALMN
November 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
¡Acompáñenos el 16 de noviembre, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. en Wirth Beach para una Caminata de Aves y Limpieza! 🐦
Disfrutemos la naturaleza y ayudemos a mantener nuestros parques limpios y llenos de vida. 🌿
📍3200 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis | Gratis y familiar
#CuidemosLaTierra #COPALMN
Disfrutemos la naturaleza y ayudemos a mantener nuestros parques limpios y llenos de vida. 🌿
📍3200 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis | Gratis y familiar
#CuidemosLaTierra #COPALMN
Latine communities remain strong amid law enforcement and anti-immigrant rhetoric. Día de los Muertos is more than tradition — its culture, memory, and resistance. 💜🕯️
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ICE arrests, anti-immigrant sentiment cast pall over Minnesota’s Dia de los Muertos celebrations
As Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Minnesota on Friday to highlight the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, Latinos across the state are moving forward with plans to celebrate their culture and family heritage with Dia de los Muertos celebrations this weekend.
www.mprnews.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Latine communities remain strong amid law enforcement and anti-immigrant rhetoric. Día de los Muertos is more than tradition — its culture, memory, and resistance. 💜🕯️
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📸 COPAL joined other community organizations in the “No Kings” event in Rochester, a day of action that promoted democracy, justice, and freedom of speech across the nation.
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Photos: Rochester's 'No Kings' protest on Oct. 18, 2025
Rochester's No Kings rally drew in an estimated crowd of 3600, according to organizers, to Soldiers Field Park on Saturday afternoon to protest recent actions from the current administration regarding immigration, healthcare, first amendment rights, LGBTQ+ rights and more.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
📸 COPAL joined other community organizations in the “No Kings” event in Rochester, a day of action that promoted democracy, justice, and freedom of speech across the nation.
Photos / Fotos: https://loom.ly/nYV2rQw
Photos / Fotos: https://loom.ly/nYV2rQw
What Freedom of Speech Is Not. What does it really mean in a democracy? 🔈 Listen, share, and join the conversation to help build communities that are fairer, better informed, and more united.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
What Freedom of Speech Is Not. What does it really mean in a democracy? 🔈 Listen, share, and join the conversation to help build communities that are fairer, better informed, and more united.
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COPAL joins community organizations in the “No Kings” event in Rochester — a day of action promoting democracy, justice, and freedom of speech nationwide.
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Local organizations plan 'No Kings' protest for Saturday in Rochester
The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m., beginning with a rally at Soldiers Field.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
COPAL joins community organizations in the “No Kings” event in Rochester — a day of action promoting democracy, justice, and freedom of speech nationwide.
Read more/ Lea más: https://loom.ly/RgO6kJc
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Community leaders called St. Paul ICE raid a 'rude awakening.' ImDN & COPAL organized a vigil at Marydale Park, where residents gathered to show solidarity and demand justice. Speakers, including local leaders, called for the protection of immigrant workers’ rights
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Federal raid in St. Paul neighborhood a ‘rude awakening’ for community leaders
About two dozen residents gathered at Marydale Park Thursday to show solidarity with a group of Latino roofers who were detained by federal agents while on a job in the North End neighborhood of St. Paul. The federal agents are “destroying the fabric of our community in which immigrants are integral,” said state Rep. Athena …
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October 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Community leaders called St. Paul ICE raid a 'rude awakening.' ImDN & COPAL organized a vigil at Marydale Park, where residents gathered to show solidarity and demand justice. Speakers, including local leaders, called for the protection of immigrant workers’ rights
Read More: https://loom.ly/LXJSOrA
Read More: https://loom.ly/LXJSOrA
St. Paul Mayor Carter: ICE raids “have no place in our country.” COPAL & Immigrant Defense Network responded with a vigil to stand with families and demand dignity for workers.
More info: https://loom.ly/DBa5oIg
More info: https://loom.ly/DBa5oIg
October 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
St. Paul Mayor Carter: ICE raids “have no place in our country.” COPAL & Immigrant Defense Network responded with a vigil to stand with families and demand dignity for workers.
More info: https://loom.ly/DBa5oIg
More info: https://loom.ly/DBa5oIg
Last week, ICE arrested members of a roofing crew in St. Paul’s North End. In response, COPAL and the Immigrant Defense Network organized a vigil where neighbors, leaders, and immigrant advocates came together in solidarity with affected families.
Read more: https://loom.ly/t64tkes
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Immigration arrest of St. Paul roofing crew prompts vigil Thursday
Immigration agents arrested a roofing crew in St. Paul's North End neighborhood Thursday, prompting a vigil at Marydale Park.
sahanjournal.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Last week, ICE arrested members of a roofing crew in St. Paul’s North End. In response, COPAL and the Immigrant Defense Network organized a vigil where neighbors, leaders, and immigrant advocates came together in solidarity with affected families.
Read more: https://loom.ly/t64tkes
Read more: https://loom.ly/t64tkes
In a world flooded with information, knowing how to spot manipulation isn’t optional — it’s power. Freedom of speech is a fundamental right. What does it really mean in a democracy?
Listen, share, and join the conversation to help build communities that are fairer, better informed, and more united.
Listen, share, and join the conversation to help build communities that are fairer, better informed, and more united.
October 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In a world flooded with information, knowing how to spot manipulation isn’t optional — it’s power. Freedom of speech is a fundamental right. What does it really mean in a democracy?
Listen, share, and join the conversation to help build communities that are fairer, better informed, and more united.
Listen, share, and join the conversation to help build communities that are fairer, better informed, and more united.
COPAL’s Youth Committee stands strong against the Department of Justtice lawsuit threatening the North Star Promise & Dream Act, defending education and strengthening our community with MN Attorney General Keith Ellison.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
COPAL’s Youth Committee stands strong against the Department of Justtice lawsuit threatening the North Star Promise & Dream Act, defending education and strengthening our community with MN Attorney General Keith Ellison.
📸 https://loom.ly/d77XP_4
📸 https://loom.ly/d77XP_4