Resources & Training

Constitutional Observer/Bystander Training

We highly encourage all volunteers to take a constitutional observer training course, even if you don't plan to do any active patrolling or observing. Below is a list of some places that are offering regular trainings:

• Monarca

• MN DFL

Helpful Phone Numbers/Websites

• COPAL/Immigrant Defense Network (IDN) (ICE activity reporting): 612-255-3112

• Monarca Rapid Response Line (ICE activity reporting): 612-441-2881

• National Lawyers Guild MN (if you are observing, write this on your arm in permanent marker): 612-444-2654 

• Monarca Legal Q&A & Referrals: 651-372-8642

• MIRAC (ICE activity reporting): miracmn@gmail.com • www.miracmn.com

• ACLU MN: Report Constitutional violations - https://www.aclu-mn.org/en/request-legal-assistance 

• CAIR-MN Legal Intake 24/7 - Call/Text: 612-206-3360

• ICE Tracking Map: https://iceout.org/

• Report Unlawful ICE conduct towards observers and protesters: https://www.aclu-mn.org/ice-feds-form/

• Federal Action Reporting Form - Attorney General Keith Ellison: click here

• Ready Now! Emergency Alert App for emergency contacts: https://readynowapp.org/

Other Resources

• Handbook for Constitutional Observers. https://copalmn.org/the-handbook-for-constitutional-observers/

• KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: https://immigrantdefensenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Know-your-rights-IDN.pdf

• Websites to order Red Cards: www.RedCardOrders.com https://www.ilrc.org/redcards

• “When Documenting ICE Arrests,” this animated video helps to visualize the role of the Constitutional Observer. https://vimeo.com/447225087?fl=pl&fe=vl

• MN Emergency Legal Guide: When ICE arrests a targeted person

• “How to Make Sense of Law Enforcement in the Streets,” Compiled by the New York Times, this video explains the uniforms and markings you may encounter when dealing with federal law enforcement. https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000010484295/how-to-make-sense-of-law-enforcement-in-the-streets.html?smid=url-share

• Warrant explainer that differentiates between administrative and judicial warrants, outlines what to look for on the warrant, and emphasizes the importance of following protocol. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qDnzbyLDHGo

• Additional Resources for allies and organizers:

> Defend the 612 https://defend612.com

> Minnesota no ICE: https://mnnoice.com

> Women's Press Mutual Aid list (not Richfield-specific, but lots of good resources): https://www.womenspress.com/collective-health-series-mutual-aid/