State Lawmakers and State Futures Convene Day of Solidarity at Minnesota State Capitol, National Virtual Press Call, and Release Video to Condemn Lawless Federal Actions and Stand with Minnesota
Lawmakers from 27 states to gather in solidarity with Minnesota; highlight coordinated legislative alliance to protect communities; and release solidarity video
SAINT PAUL, MN – On Thursday, January 29, following a groundswell of support from state lawmakers nationwide, more than 40 legislators from 13 states will gather in-person at the Minnesota State Capitol for a Day of Solidarity with their Minnesota colleagues.
This Day of Solidarity, organized by state legislators in partnership with State Futures, will confront increasing federal authoritarian tactics and the escalation of force against Minnesota residents in the wake of the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents. Minnesota is a testing ground for the federal regime, as part of a national project to suppress the power of the people. State legislators are standing together in solidarity to reject these tactics and demand accountability.
In addition, a national virtual press call that day will include more than 100 state legislators from 26 states.
The Stand with Minnesota Day of Solidarity includes:
Minnesota Senate Select Subcommittee on Federal Impacts Hearing on ICE activity in Minnesota;
In-person press conference at the Minnesota Capitol;
A national virtual press call bringing together more than 100 state lawmakers from 27 states across the country;
A new video with 36 lawmakers from 11 states expressing solidarity with Minnesota and calling for accountability.
Lawmakers may attend site visits to impacted neighborhoods, schools and businesses, holding conversations with communities affected by constant ICE occupation.
These actions underscore a growing cross-state legislative coalition working in solidarity to assert state authority, protect communities, and respond with clarity and purpose as federal actions continue to escalate.
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: Stand with Minnesota Day of Solidarity
WHEN: Thursday, January 29, 2026
10:00 AM CT – Senate Hearing on ICE Activity in Minnesota
2:00 PM CT – In-Person Press Conference
3:00 PM CT – National Zoom Press Call (zoom info below)
WHERE:
Minnesota Senate Building
95 University Ave. W.
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Senate Select Subcommittee on Federal Impacts Hearing will be held in MSB Rm. 1100
The in-person press conference will be held in the Capitol Press Conference Room B71.
ZOOM LINK (for 3:00 PM CT national press call): https://zoom.us/meeting/register/WLsPHnt4R_KZleyfi3zv7w
WHO
State Futures is a national nonprofit supporting more than 650 state policymakers from 48 states, advancing coordinated state leadership through policy development, research, and cross-state collaboration.
Participants in-person will include 40+ state lawmakers from 13 states:
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Montana
Colorado
Illinois
Rhode Island
Oregon
Michigan
Georgia
Missouri
North Dakota
North Carolina
Tennessee
Participants for the virtual national press call will include 100+ state lawmakers from 27 states:
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Montana
Utah
Colorado
Illinois
Rhode Island
Oregon
Michigan
Georgia
Missouri
North Dakota
South Dakota
North Carolina
Tennessee
New Mexico
Pennsylvania
New York
New Hampshire
Hawaii
New Jersey
Kansas
Ohio
Iowa
Maine
Washington
Vermont
This Stand with Minnesota Day of Solidarity sends a clear national message: when federal enforcement escalates violence and overreach, states will act—together—to protect their communities and democratic principles.
Media Contact:
Gaby Goldstein, President, State Futures
Email: gaby@statefutures.org
Website: www.statefutures.org
