SF 3525

as introduced - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026) Posted on 05/18/2025 01:17pm

A resolution
condemning presidential executive orders targeting immigrants.

WHEREAS, Minnesota has a history of welcoming immigrants and refugees from all over
the world to seek a new life and safe haven in our state; and

WHEREAS, with the exception of Native Americans and people who were forced to migrate
to the United States, all Minnesotans either are immigrants or descended from immigrants who
chose to come to the United States; and

WHEREAS, the current foreign-born population in Minnesota represents over eight percent
of the total population; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota, a state with a proud tradition of providing refuge to victims of
persecution and torture, is home to more than 70,500 refugees; and

WHEREAS, we are all part of a common humanity, fully equal to each other; and

WHEREAS, Minnesotans can and should continue to make progress toward realizing our
full potential as a vibrant state with a diversity of people of different cultural, ethnic, religious, and
racial identities; and

WHEREAS, immigrants in Minnesota bring not just diversity to the state, but also valuable
contributions to the cultural, economic, and academic life of Minnesotans; and

WHEREAS, immigration policy is set at the federal level, but actual benefits and challenges
of immigration are realized at state and local levels; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Minnesota Legislature are committed to the safety of every
community, the economic security of every family, and the dignity of every person; and

WHEREAS, the current administration has implemented inhumane immigration policies that
target groups and individuals, including those who have already established a legal presence in the
United States, to deny them entry to, or refuge in, our country; NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Legislature of the State of Minnesota that the United States must
remain a safe harbor for all people who seek to make a new or better life or to visit the United
States, that we must make every effort to make immigrants in the United States feel safe and
welcome, and that the Legislature condemns the president's divisive and destructive immigration
policies.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we call on the president to stop the actions of his
administration that are making communities less safe and undermining the rule of law.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Minnesota Legislature urges the members of the
Minnesota Congressional delegation to actively condemn, oppose, and object to the president's
cruel and divisive immigration policies.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we urge federal lawmakers to prioritize comprehensive
immigration policy reform, including creation of a pathway to citizenship for immigrants, and focus
on the safety of every community, the economic security of every family, and the rights guaranteed
under the United States Constitution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Legislature of the State of Minnesota that it urges the
Congress of the United States to pass the Neighbors Not Enemies Act, legislation that will fully
repeal the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which is a part of the Alien and Sedition Acts.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all persons residing in or visiting Minnesota, regardless
of their immigration status, are entitled to due process of law under the United States and Minnesota
Constitutions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of State of the State of Minnesota is directed
to prepare copies of this memorial and transmit them to the President of the United States, the
President and the Secretary of the United States Senate, the Speaker and the Clerk of the United
States House of Representatives, and Minnesota's Senators and Representatives in Congress.