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CLE examines history of disability perceptions, protections – Minnesota Lawyers

“Disability Awareness, Rights, and Justice” took a historical and regulatory look at how people with disabilities are regarded and accommodated.

A home of their own: Murphy v. Harpstead

Attorneys and Legal Aid client Mari Bottleson reflect on the historic class action, Murphy v. Harpstead. Filed on behalf of people with disabilities living in group homes, the settlement of $1.138M, is the largest ever awarded to Legal Aid in its history.

Join us in the fight for justice: The story of Legal Aid

Clients, community members, attorneys and staff tell the story of Legal Aid.

Melody’s story: Building generational wealth

With the help of her Legal Aid Community Clinic in the Harrison neighborhood, Melody now has a Transfer on Death Deed. It’s like a will, but arguably better, easier and far less expensive.

Lawmakers Urged to Ban Seclusion; Media Invited to Meet Families

Media Advisory: (St. Paul, Minn) – Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid’s Legal Services Advocacy Project, The Arc Minnesota and the Multicultural Autism Action Network invite media to meet with families affected by seclusion practices in Minnesota schools, Monday, May 1.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid seeking ‘testers’ against housing discrimination – Kare11

The testers work in pairs to make sure renters aren’t discriminating against potential tenants.

Want to go undercover to test housing discrimination? Legal Aid is seeking Minnesota volunteers – Star Tribune

Testers look for different treatment during the rental application process.

Minneapolis, St. Paul public housing evictions outpacing pre-pandemic rates – Star Tribune

Most eviction filings are for falling behind on rent — some for less than $100.

Minneapolis rent stabilization group pens open letter to Frey, Brennan – Minnpost

Dear Mayor Jacob Frey and Community Planning and Economic Development Interim Director Andrea Brennan: As you are aware, a majority of Minneapolis voters chose in 2021 to authorize the Minneapolis City Council to enact a rent control ordinance in Minneapolis.

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