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For months, Bette risked injury each time she tried to leave her building because the doors were too heavy for her to navigate with a walker. Legal Aid Attorney Karla Krueger advocated for accessible, power‑assisted doors for the whole building.
Families like Maria and Larissa’s faced illegal lockouts, dangerous housing conditions and landlords who ignored the law during the pandemic. Legal Aid stepped in to secure compensation and repairs.
Chloe Nicol is a self-advocate with disabilities who helps Legal Aid’s Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) spread the word to other youth with disabilities about their rights and the resources available to them.
When the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) started distributing Economic Impact Payments in 2020, it wasn’t easy for millions who didn’t have a bank account on file with the IRS. Legal Aid’s Low Income Tax Clinic worked with community organizers to remove barriers and connect people with payments.
When Henriette Brown and others were evicted from public parks, they received help from ZACAH and a class action lawsuit filed by Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid and the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota.
When Miguel was detained by ICE, Legal Aid’s Immigration unit worked quickly, filing a motion to re-open an in absentia order that was the basis for his arrest.
Risa T. shares her story of coming to MMLA for legal representation related to domestic abuse and a bitter divorce and child custody battle. After a successful outcome, she created paintings to help with her healing.
At 16, Will was housed in a treatment center with adults who were mentally ill and aggressive. At the same time, he had his own challenges stemming from lifelong trauma. Disability Law Center Advocate, Cindy Jarvi said “For years, Will had virtually zero educational services.” But with her and the law on his side, things were set to change.
Due to a generous donation from Pat and Tom Grossman Family Fund, Legal Aid’s East African legal clinic can provide accessible legal services from a trusted source.
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