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Dear Neighbors, 

As we reflect on the closing year, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our district and represent our shared values at the state Capitol. I am also thinking of the Hortman family [ [link removed] ] and many families who have lost a loved one this year. I will be thinking of everyone during this holiday season and wish you a peaceful time.  

While we have many accomplishments to be proud of—including protecting universal free meals, implementing earned sick and safe time, and raising the minimum wage—it is not lost upon me that many Minnesotans and families across the nation are feeling the impacts of failed federal policies. For many, these failures have pushed the American Dream further out of reach. However, when Washington won’t lead, Minnesota will. 

After decades of gridlock, this victory belongs to the thousands of Minnesotans who fought for it—specifically Senator Alice Mann and former Representative Ruth Richardson. Their leadership and tenacity moved this people-powered legislation through the legislature to be signed into law by Governor Walz in 2023. By centering the needs of everyone, from families to small business owners, they helped create a safety net that protects every Minnesotan and leaves no one behind.  

I was honored to author the House bill in 2024, taking the baton to help implement edits and feedback from Minnesotans to prepare the program for launch. Minnesotans value moving forward together, and I am beyond excited to share that the Minnesota Paid Leave Law [ [link removed] ] will officially go into effect on January 1, 2026. 

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This landmark program ensures that when a crisis hits or a new child arrives, Minnesotans can focus on what matters most—their families and their health—without the fear of losing their livelihood. 

Paid Leave provides partial wage replacement for up to 12 weeks of paid medical leave for your own serious health condition, including pregnancy and recovery. It also provides up to 12 weeks of paid family leave to care for a new child, a seriously ill loved one, or for certain military or safety-related events. If using both medical and family leave, workers can use up to a total of 20 weeks annually. A short video [ [link removed] ] explaining the basics of how it works is available here:  

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Please contact my office if you have any questions about the launch of Paid Leave. It is important to me that you understand your rights and the benefits available to you and your loved ones. 

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*Immigration Resources* 

I want to be very clear: I stand in solidarity with our Somali American, East African, and all immigrant communities living in Minnesota. My House DFL colleagues are rallying with our immigrant neighbors by making a video [ [link removed] ] standing up to Trump and this ICE operations in our communities. Over the weekend, I joined neighbors in Southside Minneapolis and community from different parts of the state to say: ICE OUT OF MSP. Watch our video clip here [ [link removed] ]. 

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Every American deserves to go about their daily life without the constant fear of being targeted by federal agents, free from the terrorizing threat of racial profiling and political persecution. We must reject any agenda that uses fear and division to subject neighbors and law-abiding citizens to unfair scrutiny and intimidation. 

Our communities must meet Trump’s lies and chaos with real facts and tangible actions. Our dedicated community advocates and organizations are working tirelessly to build a strong defense against federal agents working to terrorize our neighborhoods and kidnap our neighbors. Every person in America has constitutional rights, and it’s important now more than ever to know them and exercise them appropriately.   

Here are some local resources being offered in our Twin Cities communities. Below is a ‘Know Your Rights’ graphic provided by the Immigrant Defense Network [ [link removed] ].   

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* Immigration Legal Resource Center – Red Cards. Cards you can print to keep so that you know your rights. [link removed]  

* Citizens may want to fill out an ICE privacy waiver so that if you are detained, federal representatives can work quickly to secure your release. You can find the form here [ [link removed] ]. 
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My colleagues in the Senate DFL have put together a powerful and practical immigration resource toolkit [ [link removed] ]. My colleagues and in the House have also compiled immigration resources, and they are available for our neighbors in English, Spanish [ [link removed] ], Somali [ [link removed] ], and Hmong [ [link removed] ].  

Please share with loved ones, friends, and those who you think may benefit from the information. The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota [ [link removed] ] is also providing legal support to Minnesotans who are detained by ICE.    

Please continue to reach out to my office if you have any questions. The Trump Administration’s cruelty knows no bounds, and we need to stay together and support each other in any way we can.  

It is a deep honor to serve our district, and I will continue to work with my colleagues, community leaders, and local organizations leading this work to defend our neighbors from the unconstitutional actions of ICE in our beloved neighborhoods. 

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*Keep in Touch*   

I am incredibly grateful for your continued support and for your active participation in our democracy. It is an honor to represent you and our community at the State Capitol. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office with any questions you have about legislative matters or to share your thoughts on the issues that are most important to you. Your voice is essential, and I look forward to hearing from you. 

If you need assistance, schedule a meeting or community event, or have questions, you can reach me at [email protected] or 651-296-4255. You can also follow my official Facebook page [ [link removed] ] and the People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) Caucus page [ [link removed] ].    

Sincerely,  

Rep. Cedrick Frazier   

Minnesota House of Representatives   

*Legislative Assistant:* Emma Erdahl

*Email:* [email protected]

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