Know your rights
Know Your Rights (MIRAC) Video
30-minute video breaking down rights during encounters.
Know your rights
Legal rights, ICE response, and safety guides
These resources focus on legal rights, ICE encounters, protest safety, and emergency information.
Know your rights
Red Cards
Wallet cards covering what to do during ICE encounters.
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We Have Rights Videos
Animated videos covering immigrant rights in 8 languages.
Know your rights
ICE Watch & Legal Self Defense
How to recognize ICE, evaluate warrants, and document safely.
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Employer Guide (ICE at Workplace)
What employers should do during ICE enforcement actions.
Rapid response
ICE Watch / Rapid Response Guidelines
How to identify and report ICE activity safely.
Know your rights
Know Your Rights Resources (Monarca)
Resources in Spanish, English, and Somali explaining your rights, including printable cards.
Know your rights
MN Emergency Legal Guide
Guide for ICE interactions, key steps, and emergency contacts.
Know your rights
Know Your Rights Guide (MN Women’s Press & Unidos MN)
Comprehensive printed KYR guide with multiple languages.
Know your rights
ACLU MN ICE/Feds Incident Form
Report unlawful conduct towards ICE observers and protestors by federal immigration agents to the ACLU for follow-up and support.
Know your rights
Know Your Rights: ICE (CAIR MN)
Minnesota-tailored guide for ICE interactions.
Practical resources
Tools, safety guides & action materials
Non-legal but essential resources for safety, preparedness, and community response.
Safety
Protect Yourself from Tear Gas
Tips for minimizing harm from chemical agents.
Equipment
3D Printed Whistle
Whistle files tested for ICE watch & community safety.
Organizing
Start a Rapid Response Network
Framework for building rapid response groups locally.
Mutual aid
Mutual aid and donations
Direct support options for neighbors, families, and local community partners.
Mutual aid
Stand with Minnesota
Mutual aid and donation directory with information on where to provide critical resources that support immigrant communities.
Mutual aid
MN 50501
Minnesota-based organization that works with our immigrant communities also provides these mutual aid options and fundraisers.
In the news
Stay informed with local reporting
Follow trusted journalists covering immigrant communities, rapid response efforts, and policy changes across Minnesota.
Volunteer in person
Show up in person
In-person actions can send a powerful message when done with care and intention. These opportunities are designed with immigrant safety in mind.
Volunteer in person
Noise Demonstrations
Join noise demonstrations calling out local hotels and businesses profiting from detention and the targeting of immigrant communities.
Volunteer in person
Packing & Delivering Food for Immigrants: WhatsApp Group
Support DHH Church of South Minneapolis in preparing and delivering food to households. This is a WhatsApp group chat invite.
Volunteer in person
Various Events (MN 50501)
MN 50501 uses its page to post and amplify rallies, visibility actions, and community events, including ICE flight observation/protest and whistle kit distribution.
Volunteer from home
Take action from home
Not everyone can show up in person. These actions can be done from home and still support campaigns and people directly affected.
Trainings
Learn how to show up safely
Trainings help people act in ways that protect themselves and the community, especially when observing or responding to enforcement.
Training
Learn How to Be a Constitutional Observer
Interactive training on what it means to be a constitutional observer, how to safely observe law enforcement activity, and document situations where immigrant rights may be at risk.
Training
Upstander / Legal Observer Trainings
Trainings focused on how to show up as an upstander or legal observer, stand with neighbors, and shine a light on injustices impacting immigrant communities.
Training
ICE Watch Training
Training on documenting ICE flights and related activity, including how to observe safely, use whistles, and connect with broader rapid response networks.