Families across Minnesota are facing extraordinary harm due to an unprecedented surge in federal immigration enforcement. These are not ordinary times. Many families are living in fear, afraid to leave their homes, go to work, or take their children to school, worried they may never return.
Both documented and undocumented community members are being targeted, detained, and, in many cases, subjected to violence. Since Trump took office, more than 10,000 of our neighbors in Minnesota have been detained, including over 3,000 people in January 2026 alone. Each detention leaves families to navigate fear, uncertainty, and separation—often with little to no support.
No one should have to face this alone.
If you or your family have been harmed or impacted by immigration enforcement in our communities and need support with any of the following, we are here to help:
What to Expect:
Thanks to the courage of volunteers and the generosity of donors from Minnesota, across the country, and around the world, COPAL and the Immigrant Defense Network are committed to raise $1,500,000 in direct family support.
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This work is possible because people are choosing to step up and put their values into action.
To continue supporting families beyond those we can reach today, we need ongoing support from those who believe no family should face this alone.
The Immigrant Defense Network is committed to upholding all applicable federal, state, and local laws, inclusive of legal requirements concerning interactions with government agencies. We are committed to organizing, educating, and defending immigrant communities across Minnesota and ensure that staff and volunteers are trained to conduct these activities responsibly, respecting public safety and legal boundaries.
