Local and National Resources

By Minnesota state statute, the Council is tasked with working for implementation of economic, social, legal, and political equality for Asian Pacific Minnesotans. However, we are a small organization and cannot provide every resource our community needs - particularly during emergent situations. For other local and national resources that may be able to provide assistance during this time, visit these organizations: 

This webpage is a work in progress and is updated as necessary/as additional resources become available. If you have additional questions or have a resource to recommend adding, please contact us. 

Rapid Response

• Immigrant Defense Network
• Monarca

Resources for ICE Interactions

• Family Preparedness Plan (.pdf) | Immigrant Legal Resource Center
• Delegation of Parental Authority (DOPA) (.pdf) | LawHelpMN.org
• Print Red Cards (multiple languages) (.pdf) | Immigrant Legal Resource Center
• Safety Planning: Preparing for Possible ICE Detention (.pdf) | Minnesota Freedom Fund
• How to Locate Someone in ICE Custody in MN | Minnesota Freedom Fund
• ICE Privacy Waiver Authorizing Disclosure to a Third Party | DHS
• Immigrants’ Rights Guide (.pdf) | ACLU
• Know Your Rights: Criminal Issues at Protests (.pdf) | ACLU of Minnesota
• Know Your Rights: Booklet (.pdf) | MN8
• MN Emergency Legal Guide During & After an ICE Arrest (.pdf) | Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

Local Resources

• ACLU-Minnesota
• Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC)
• Asian Americans / Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)
• Immigrant Defense Network
• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM)
• Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC)
• MN8
• Resettlement Programs Office (RPO)

State Resources

• Refugee and Immigrant Helpline (Department of Human Services)
• Resettlement Program Office (Department of Human Services)

National Resources

• ACLU
• Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
• SEARAC

Immigrant Legal Resources

• Advocates for Human Rights
• Arrive Ministries
• International Institute of Minnesota
• Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
• Minnesota Council of Churches
• Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
• Volunteer Lawyers Network

Mental Health Support

• Crisis Lifeline - dial 988
• Just Call
• Mental Health Connect
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-MN)
• Peer Support Connection MN Warmline

Business Support

• ConnectUP! Institute - small business support