Know Your Rights virtual Q&A on January 21

Attorneys from Adult Representation Services will be available to answer questions at an upcoming Know Your Rights virtual Q&A, hosted by Hennepin County Commissioner Heather Edelson. The virtual session takes place Wednesday, January 21, from 7 to 8 p.m.

This is an opportunity to ask questions about the increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota. Get clear, reliable information, understand your rights, and hear directly from legal experts in a respectful, community-centered space.

• Sign up and submit your questions in advance via the virtual Know Your Rights registration form.

Everyone who signs up will receive a link to a Teams meeting the morning of January 21.

Know Your Rights Q&A hosts

Together with ARS attorneys, Heather Edelson, Hennepin County District 6 commissioner, will co-host the Q&A session with local legislators including:

• Senator Alice Mann
• Senator Ann Johnson Stewart
• Senator Ron Latz
• Representative Patty Acomb
• Representative Julie Greene
• Representative Cheryl Youakim
• Representative Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn
• Representative Alex Falconer
• Senator Steve Cwodzinski

Hennepin County federal response

We recognize that the current surge of federal immigration enforcement is affecting the communities we serve. We’re committed to supporting you with compassion now and always.

• Learn more about responsive services, partner resources, and county policies and actions through the county federal response.

Published 1/15/26