The City of Minneapolis provides free immigration legal resources. If you, a family member, or a loved one need access to a lawyer, go to our website or call 311.
- You have the right to stay silent and to talk with a lawyer.
- You can refuse to sign documents until you talk to a lawyer.
- You have the right to not open the door unless you see a warrant.
The City of Minneapolis has a separation ordinance. That means our staff and our Minneapolis Police Department do not participate in civil immigration enforcement.
If you or someone you know is impacted, there are resources available, including free legal clinics with immigration attorneys. You can access these clinics through Community Clinics – Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid and Clinics – Volunteer Lawyers Network. The City of Minneapolis Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs also hosts office hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2-4pm at 777 East Lake St for anyone who needs orientation on how to access these resources.
If you are seeking more ways for yourself or your organization to be more involved I would encourage you to connect with Monarca, an organization that shares resources and holds regular upstander, legal observer, and know your rights trainings. They will be holding an Upstander/Legal observer training on Monday, December 15th, 6:00pm at Queermunity (3036 Hennepin Ave). You can sign up on their website (linked above).
The MN Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) is also very active and often engages in direct action, raid response, and demonstrations. They will also be holding an immigration raid response training on Saturday, December 6th, 1:00-4:00pm in South Mpls. You can sign up using tinyurl.com/MIRACDec6.
