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U.S. Congressional Leaders Discuss ICE Actions With Minnesota Residents

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Minnesota Lawmakers and Activists Call for Moratorium on Data Centers

"Not only are these multi-billion-dollar corporations building data centers outside of the public eye, but they’re also getting tax breaks from the state to do it.”

A Week of Connecting Dots Around Abusive Behavior

Lynn Tramonte, executive director of the Ohio Immigrant Alliance, pointed out that there is “a real problem with gender-based violence by ICE agents — and the agency is not taking it seriously. Andrew Golobic used his position of power against women who feared deportation to extort sex.

Community Members on Front Lines Ask for Statewide Eviction Moratorium

With February rent due, at least 68 organizations came together to ask for an eviction moratorium so that renters cannot be kicked out of their homes while ICE agents are targeting Black and brown faces.

EXPLAINER: Caucuses and Why They Matter

Why, where, how to get involved in the February 3 caucuses throughout Minnesota.

Healthcare Workers Speak Up About Protections Needed When Facing ICE Agents

Recently, ICE officers gained access to a patient at the HCMC Emergency Department without presenting a valid judicial warrant and treating the patient as if they were a criminal for more than 24 hours. A news conference with health care workers and community leaders urged institutions to create protective protocols as soon as possible, and explained the options.

Publisher’s Commentary: Revisiting Insights From the 1930s on Fascism, and Hope

Additional information about fascism added January 10…

RESOURCES: Data Center Issues

The November forum video, potential data center sites around Minnesota, action steps, and various resources about data center issues.

Why We Are Suing

"Don’t let developers say people don’t know what’s best for their communities. Attend local meetings and make sure your voice is heard."

Legislators Talk About Desired Data Center Policy

As the 2026 legislative session prepares to open on February 17, Minnesota Women’s Press spoke with two legislators about what they would like to see in upcoming bills to protect residents.

Unpacking the Water Issues

Minnesota Women’s Press hosted a November forum with five experts about hyperscale data centers planned in cities around the state. They shared their insights about Minnesota’s water quantity, the environmental review process, and concerns around lack of transparency in decision-making. This is a summary of the two-hour conversation.

Students Who Will Make Change Happen

We kick off our Future Forward series with stories from two young women who helped make legislative change: Sofia Templos and Isabella Stensrud Eubanks.