Take Action!
Join LWVMN members on Fridays at noon to learn about the ongoing actions we can take together to defend democracy! Register for the next Fired Up Friday Meeting on Feb 20.
The 2026 Legislative Session begins on Feb. 17, 2026. All LWVMN members are invited to join the Observer and Lobby Corps to learn more about the legislative process, observe an issue through committee meetings, or help lead our advocacy at the State Capitol this year!
💥Tell Congress That Federal Immigration
Enforcement Has Gone Too Far
For months, communities across the country, in Minnesota and beyond, have lived in terror as federal immigration enforcement agents have patrolled, surveilled, detained, disappeared, injured, and killed civilians, as well as denied people’s constitutional rights by attacking and arresting peaceful protestors. Yet Congress — our elected officials — has played a pivotal role in funding and enabling this government-manufactured crisis, and they must act to stop these attacks.
💥READ: Resources to Get Involved and Support Our Communities Impacted by the ICE Deployment in Minnesota
WATCH: The Minnesota Senate subcommittee on Federal Impact held a hearing on Thursday, January 29, 2026 following the fatal shooting of a Minnesota man by federal agents, leading to high tensions and protests in Minneapolis. You can watch the recording here via Senate Media Services.
AMPLIFY: League of Women Voters Condemns Unwarranted Federal Presence and Military Escalation in Minnesota
WRITE: Write to your legislators and elected officials and tell them how the largest immigration enforcement operation in US history impacts you, our democracy and what you’d like to see done.
CAUCUSES!
💥Sample Resolutions from LWVMN and partner organizations. Find where you caucus and learn more on the OSS page!
LEARN MORE: Teaching and Preaching Minnesota Caucuses - Webinar recording from the Office of the MN Sec. of State (OSS) with reps from both major political parties (see the presentation slides here).
Resources to Share in your community:
LWVMN's comprehensive Presentation on Precinct Caucuses
Unite & Rise 8.5
On May 1, 2025, the League of Women Voters of the US launched the Unite & Rise 8.5 initiative, which aims to mobilize 8.5 million voters (145,000 in MN) using the power of voter engagement as a cornerstone of our democracy. Unite and Rise 8.5 showcases the many ways voters can drive change through advocacy, mobilization, civic education, and engagement - see possible local League actions here.
TOOLKIT & ACTION PLAYBOOKS:
Power Playbook 1: Shifting Power Narratives
Power Playbook 2: Holding Power Accountable
Power Playbook 3: Partnering for Voter Engagement Ahead of 2026 Elections
Power Playbook 4: Join the LWVUS Community Call on Feb 2, 4 pm
Advocacy Action Kits including Documentary Proof of Citizenship (DPOC) Laws, Census Engagement 2025, & Federalization - Learn more about what’s included in these resources here
LWV Minneapolis - Women Defending Democracy: Unite & Rise 8.5 Action Resource Pages
Ramsey County Action Team: Testimony on the challenges facing Ramsey Cty from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Graphic: Hold Your Reps Accountable for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Margo Bock, LWV Roseville Area), & Template Letter to the Editors: County Impacts of the OBBB Act with specific letter on Ramsey County
Stay Informed
Stay connected to information sources you trust. LWV and LWVMN, and our nonpartisan partners, produce webinars, newsletters and messages you can use to get educated and share with others.
LWVUS Communications
Louisiana v. Callais and Attacks on the VRA, see the Case Timeline
Learn more about the recent rule change on USPS Postmarks and Postal Possession and what Leagues can do
LWVUS Litigation
Learn More - Federal Impacts
AP: Tracking the lawsuits against Donald Trump’s executive actions
Challenges to Trump Administration Actions (Brennan Center for Justice)
LWVMN Communications
Learn more - MN Impacts
Dashboard tracking federal funding cuts in Minnesota
Federal Funds Resources (MN Management & Budget)
Actions Taken, Recordings
Past Events with Partners & Local League Actions
Scheduled calls
See the LWVUS Calendar & LWVMN Calendar for Upcoming Events and Trainings
Join Us
Connecting to your community is critical right now. Join groups, have conversations, build networks, and advocate for the issues you care about.
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Fired Up Friday! - Members-only gathering to share your concerns and questions about the issues of our day, and learn how you can take constructive, nonpartisan action with LWV and personally.
Become a Member - We need more boots on the ground to serve our communities and protect our rights! Already a member? Invite a friend!
advocate
Observer & Lobby Corps - Join us on Zoom every Monday from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Learn more about how LWVMN members take action at the MN Capitol!
Action Alerts - Take action in only 60 seconds! Sign onto LWV and LWVMN Action Alerts. More voices = More impact!
LWVMN 2025 Lobby Day: Stand Up for Healthy Communities - Action Toolkit & Recording
Ally
Learn from and join community partners in important actions:
Executive Orders Affecting Nonprofits (MN Council of Nonprofits)
Learn More
Use Your Voice
You can still use your voice WITHOUT putting your LWV hat on. You can donate, join partisan groups, attend rallies and advocate personally at all levels of government, but distinguish these efforts from official LWV work. Use your own "Town Square" to influence and care for others.
Action Alerts
ACLU-MN: Stop ICE’s Attack on our Communities
Urge Congress to Protect Nonprofits from Ideological Attacks! and remind them that Nonprofits get it done.
Sign the petition from LWVDC supporting DC statehood!
Contact your Elected Representatives
5 Calls: Call your Congressperson on issues important to you
Letters to the Editor
Fight mis- and disinformation and share the impacts of federal and state policies - LTE Tips
Postcards
how to Remain safe and Nonpartisan during protests
If you choose to use your voice by protesting, please learn more about you can be involved as a League leader and stay safe:
Protest Safety Guidance - Guidance for League members attending a protest, rally, or other demonstration.
LWV of Wisconsin: Know Your Rights Webinar and Protest Safety - No Kings Prep Webinar
ACLU-MN: Know Your Rights: Protesters’ Rights
How does taking action fit within LWV’s non-partisanship policy? Please read our key points for rally participation, see Guidance for Leagues about Nonpartisanship and Partnerships (+ learn how to Stay True to Nonpartisanship in a Divisive Political Climate), and check out our short reel, What is Nonpartisanship?. Nonprofit VOTE held a recent webinar on how to Stay Inside the Nonpartisan Lines (Slides).
Read the breakdown of where Advocacy and Program work happens within LWV & the Advocacy and Voter Services Tabling FAQ for members and local Leagues
League Leadership In This Moment
Don’t Panic: The bottom line is that the U. S. is too decentralized in its governance system for a complete takeover.
Avoid the Lure of Pessimism and Skepticism: Things have been bad before, and for many racial minorities, far worse than now. But they didn’t give up. They persevered, even in the face of the terrible dysfunction and injustice of our system.
Stay Engaged and Connected: Nothing is more meaningful than being part of a struggle for democracy and now is the time. . It is precisely when things are hard that we must all lean into remaining vigilant and informed.
Be a Voice of Hope, Not Fear: Use your town square to speak out in favor of democracy, seek out difficult conversations, engage the curious and educate those who seek information.
Defend Institutions: It is institutions that help us to preserve decency. Support the court system, the rule of law, journalism, and labor rights.
Don’t Feed the Rage Cycle: We build community through dialogue not shouting.
Support the Front Line Fighters: Activists, lawyers, and community organizers form a protective shield and provide a safety net for the most vulnerable.
Recruit Others: Help recruit new members who want to take action!
Prepare for the Long Fight: This will not be over in one election or with the defeat of any one candidate. This is the fight of our generation.
"Freedom is not a state; it is an act. It is not some enchanted garden perched high on a distant plateau where we can finally sit down and rest. Freedom is the continuous action we all must take, and each generation must do its part to create an even more fair, more just society." The Honorable Civil Rights Leader and Congressman, John Lewis
updated 2026-01-26