Call on Governor Walz to Declare an Eviction Moratorium

CTA Name: Call on Governor Walz to Declare an Eviction Moratorium

Date of Action Hour: Tuesday, February 10 2026

Explainer (describe the issue):  Thousands of immigrant neighbors have had their livelihoods disrupted due to the threat of abduction by DHS agents. This has seriously impaired their financial condition, making it difficult if not impossible to stay current on their monthly housing costs. Removing the threat of eviction so that families can stay in their homes while the threat of ICE detention remains so high - especially in a bitterly cold winter - is a critical measure that must be taken without delay. Furthermore, emergency financial assistance must be provided to cover housing costs, so that the stability of their housing can be maintained.

Call to Action (what specific action are we taking):  Governor Walz has the unique authority to declare an emergency that would allow him to impose an eviction moratorium. The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and more than 70 organizations, have called on the Governor to enact this moratorium.

Contact Info: 

Governor Tim Walz

130 State Capitol
75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Telephone Numbers
Telephone:  651-201-3400
Toll Free:  800-657-3717
Minnesota Relay:  800-627-3529

Sample Script (voice or email):  

Use your emergency authority to call for an eviction moratorium. 

Add a sentence about why this issue is important to you. 

The ICE  invasion across the state has made it unsafe for  immigrant workers to leave home. Many neighbors have lost their jobs and had their work hours reduced - making it difficult if not impossible to pay their monthly housing costs. 

Resources:  (include links to more information, videos, etc):

 Minneapolis City Council calls for Eviction Moratorium

St. Paul calls on Governor Walz to Issue Eviction Moratorium

Students, Teachers support Eviction Moratorium

Minnesota Immigrants and Refugees are Hiding in a Prison of Fear