Virtual Town Hall: Navigating Misinformation, ICE, and Federal Scrutiny (FREE Event)
February 2 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CST
Virtual Workshop – Live/Online
Fee: FREE
Minnesota nonprofits are navigating growing federal scrutiny, misinformation, and rapidly evolving enforcement actions that are reshaping how organizations operate and keep communities safe.
This virtual town hall brings together state policy experts, local and national nonprofit advocates, and legal scholars to break down what’s actually happening—what’s rumor, what’s true, and what your organization can do now to stay informed, compliant, and protected.
Learn about the impacts of federal actions in Minnesota, emerging national threats to the nonprofit sector, and practical legal strategies for safeguarding staff and constituents during the current surge in enforcement activities.
Speakers
- Nonoko Sato, President & CEO, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
- Halla Henderson, Director of Public Policy and Research, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
- Nan Madden, Director, Minnesota Budget Project
- Carly Eckstrom, Deputy Director, Minnesota Budget Project
- Jessica Mendieta, Policy Analyst, National Council of Nonprofits
- Nicole Deters, Executive Director, LegalCORPS
- Jackie Craig, Strategic Engagement Director, LegalCORPS
- David Shultz, Distinguished University Professor and Winston Folkers Endowed Distinguished Faculty Chair at Hamline University and a Professor of Law at the University of St. Thomas
Resources
- MN AG’s Office Federal Action Reporting Form
- MCN & LegalCORPS free legal resources: Minnesota Nonprofit Legal Services Initiative
- MCN’s 2025 Pulse Check Report (December 2025)
- MCN has resources to navigate uncertainty and focus on key levers of organizational stability: strong internal controls; sustainable revenue mix; strategic HR; ethical leadership
- For folks outside of our network and our state wanting to support Minnesota, here is a great curated list of resources, actions, mutual aid and nonprofit organizations from Stand With Minnesota you can forward
Actions
- Join us in person on February 11 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am for Protecting Nonprofits in Times of Uncertainty
- MCN is a member of the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) who are working on collecting data, testimony, and are leading lawsuits on behalf of nonprofits. Currently, there is ongoing concern that organizations providing on-the-ground support and involved in ICE protests could be labeled as “domestic terrorists.” If you are able:
- Please take this short confidental survey to better equip NCN to protect our sector.
- Depending on need, they can also connect organizations to pro bono assistance for legal, communications, security, and other resources.
Event Details
This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you upon completion of registering.
Captioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART, ASL, or another accommodation, please visit our Registration Policies page.
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