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A message from League of United Latin American Citizens



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Dear John,

I'm writing to share an important update from the field and to reaffirm LULAC's
unwavering commitment to civil rights, due process, and humane immigration
enforcement.

This week, representatives of the LULAC joined with the NAACP for a historic
visit to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to stand in solidarity with community members
impacted by an unprecedented federal immigration enforcement operation and the
deadly violence inflicted by federal immigration agents and officers.

Solidarity with Minneapolis Communities

In partnership with the NAACP [ [link removed] ] , LULAC publicly reaffirmed
our commitment to civil rights, due process, and humane immigration enforcement.
Our delegation stood with community members who have endured daily fear,
intimidation, and loss amid the presence of an extensive federal force deployed
under Operation Metro Surgea surge of ICE, Customs and Border Protection (CBP),
and Border Patrol agents sent to Minneapolis in late 2025 and continuing through
January 2026.

Local leaders described a sustained federal law enforcement deployment of roughly
3,000 agents, a force five times larger than the Minneapolis Police Department.

Community Engagement and Listening Sessions


During our visit, the LULAC-NAACP delegation participated in a Community
Conversation with local stakeholders, civil rights advocates, and impacted
families. Our purpose was clear: to listen to firsthand accounts of what
residents, immigrants, and families have enduredfrom the psychological toll of
daily detention operations to the trauma inflicted by violent confrontations and
a climate of fear that has permeated neighborhoods where federal agents have set
up checkpoints, executed arrests, or engaged with residents without transparent
due process.

We heard testimony about:

* Families raided without warrants, with children terrified by aggressive
tactics.

* Misidentifications and wrongful detentions, including instances where
residents were marched from homes in their underwear due to faulty
intelligence.

* People pulled from cars or questioned on the street in ways residents
describe as racially discriminatory.

Meeting with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison

Our delegation also met with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to discuss
the legal and civil rights concerns arising from the federal enforcement surge.
Attorney General Ellison reaffirmed Minnesota's position that the state is
operating within its laws and expressed concern that federal actions may be
violating civil rights and constitutional protections. He emphasized the need for
accountability, transparency, and measurable de-escalation steps moving forward.

LULACs Delegationand Why This Matters

Our presence was not ceremonial. It sent a clear message: LULAC stands with
Latino families, immigrant communities, and all residents whose civil liberties
are at risk. This federal presenceframed by federal authorities as a mission to
arrest and deport criminal alienshas, in practice, infected entire neighborhoods
with fear and mistrust, affecting citizens and immigrants alike.

This visit marked a historic moment for LULAC:

It strengthened our coalition with the community, the NAACP, and local grassroots
organizations. It opened new channels of communication with Minnesota leaders at
the city and state levels. It reaffirmed that LULAC will continue to advocate for
justice, accountability, and the protection of civil rights across
jurisdictionswherever federal policy directly touches our communities.

In the Media

* CBS News [ [link removed] ] :
LULAC joins NAACP in Minneapolis to call for federal accountability in
Operation Metro Surge. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC),
the nation's largest and oldest Latino civil rights group, is in Minneapolis
on Tuesday with heavy hearts and a clear purpose amid Operation Metro Surge.

* FOX 9 [ [link removed] ] : LULAC, NAACP
leaders visit Alex Pretti memorial. The leaders of the League of United Latin
American Citizens and NAACP were in Minnesota on Tuesday and visited the
memorial site of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident shot and killed by a
Border Patrol agent on Saturday.

We will provide ongoing updates and opportunities for members to support
advocacy, legal efforts, and community solidarity as these events continue to
unfold.

Thank you for all you do for our mission and for one another.

In solidarity,

Roman Palomares
National President and Board Chairman
League of United Latin American Citizens

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation's oldest and
largest Latino civil rights organization. Founded in 1929, LULAC is committed to
advancing the rights and opportunities of Latino Americans through advocacy,
community building, and education. With a growing network of councils nationwide,
LULAC remains steadfast in its mission to protect and empower millions of
Latinos, contributing daily to America's prosperity. For more information about
LULAC and its initiatives, please visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .















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