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How to Navigate and Know Your Rights During Operation Metro Surge

ICE Raid Guidance for Homeless Services Providers (National Homelessness Law Center)

This document outlines what homeless shelters and other public service providers can do from a practical level to best protect clients and staff before, during, and after a raid.

When and How Can ICE Enter Public and Sensitive Places and Spaces (MN Attorney General)

The MN Attorney General’s Office provides this FAQ for informational purposes so that Minnesota organizations— like hospitals, shelters, and houses of worship—can continue to provide safe and welcoming environments for everyone they serve.

Know Your Constitutional Rights Red Cars (Immigrant Legal Resource Center; Cards are available in 56 languages)

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC’s red cards give examples of how people can exercise these rights.

Federal Action Reporting Form (MN Attorney General; form is available in Hmong, Somali, and Spanish as well)

This form is for reporting incidents or effects related to or caused by recent federal actions in Minnesota, including but not limited to: violations of constitutional rights (racial profiling, excessive force, retaliation against protestors, observers, and media), business closures, reduced healthcare access, reduced education access, other issues impacting public safety and civil liberties, federal funding cuts, federal grant terminations, terms and conditions tied to federal program participation, other administrative actions by Federal agencies. The information you provide may be used by the AGO to support its current lawsuit challenging the DHS surge, as well as future actions to enforce the law.

Resources for Organizations Facing Government Investigations: Nonprofit Toolkit (Protect Democracy)

Best practices for responding to politicized government investigations so that organizations can keep doing lawful, mission-based work.

Connect with mutual aid efforts in your area (Stand with Minnesota)

Find information on mutual aid, crowdfunding campaigns, organizations doing work on the ground, organizations providing legal support, and funders distributing emergency funding here.