About This Lesson
This resource shares the Constitutional Observer training handbook and sample observer badge developed by COPAL (Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina), a member organization of the Immigrant Defense Network in Minnesota.
Constitutional Observers are trained to observe and document law enforcement activity, inform individuals of their civil rights, and share support resources, while maintaining non-interference and prioritizing safety. The materials are provided by COPAL for educational purposes and include their own disclaimers that the content is not legal advice.
These resources are shared here with attribution and respect for authorship, as part of a broader effort to help educators, unions, and community partners understand established constitutional observer frameworks. Users should review COPAL’s guidance carefully and adapt only in alignment with local context, training, and legal guidance.
