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🚨 Defeat the SAVE Act 🚨

The 2026 Legislative Session began 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!

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🚨 Tell Congress: 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.

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Support Communities Impacted by ICE Deployment in Minnesota

READ: Resources to Get Involved and Support Our Communities Impacted by the ICE Deployment in Minnesota
UTILIZE: LWV’s Civic Action Toolkit to show up safely, lawfully, and in solidarity during ICE activity that creates fear, confusion, and barriers to participation in civic life.
AMPLIFY: League of Women Voters Condemns Unwarranted Federal Presence and Military Escalation in Minnesota
WATCH: The Minnesota Senate subcommittee on Federal Impact met for 4 hours following the fatal shooting of a Minnesota man by federal agents last month.
WRITE: Send our pre-formatted action alert 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.
Action Alert: Metro Surge
Action Alert: Protect Voter Rolls

League Leadership in This Moment

“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

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.

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.