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*Last updated: February 11, 2026
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Alight’s Emergency Response
As of February 5, 2026:
- Responded to 300 refugee and immigrant families by supporting paperwork, providing food and essential items, giving safe rides, as well as sparking joy and combating isolation with care packages of toys for children
- Engaged 306 new volunteers (total of 318 volunteer hours) who have stepped up to support their refugee neighbors in Minnesota
- Donors from 44 U.S. States and 4 Canadian provinces have generously supported Alight’s Emergency response fund
- Through the Minnesota Resettlement Network Services, Alight is serving as an Emergency Response Coordinator for all refugee-serving partners across the state and supporting the development of a playbook
What is Operation PARRIS?
Operation PARRIS (Post-Admission Refugee Reverification and Integrity Strengthening) is targeting individuals with legal refugee status in Minnesota who have not yet obtained permanent residency (green cards). Legal refugees - people who were already vetted through rigorous background checks by federal agencies – are being arrested and detained without warning.
Increased federal enforcement, changing policies, and unlawful tactics are causing fear and disruption across Minnesota. Many customers that Alight serves have experienced detention, separation from their loved ones, and the loss of income and stability.
For Refugees – Know Your Rights Resources:
The City of Minneapolis website shares resources to learn your immigration rights and responsibilities:
The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) is a global legal aid organization assisting refugees and displaced people:
https://support.iraplegalinfo.org/hc/en-us/sections/36811788279060-Know-Your-Rights-Information
A list of private immigration law firms in Minnesota is available at the following address: https://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org/Legal_Help
Minnesota immigration self-help resources are available at the following address: https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/immigration
