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As the ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see their federal dollars slashed – AP

Minnesota Disability Law Center recommends this AP story as a must-read. Save our P&As across the nation.

Two Stillwater prison inmates with hearing loss win policy changes, but say problems persist – Star Tribune

Attorney Sonja Peterson spoke to the Star Tribune about a lawsuit filed by Legal Aid’s MN Disability Law Center on behalf two Stillwater prison inmates.

Donor spotlight: Heather Vlieger – Bench & Bar

Legal Aid attorney Heather Vlieger recently paid off her student loans and celebrated by donating to two causes close to her heart: Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid’s efforts to help send more students of color to law school and the Loan Repayment Assistance Program of Minnesota.

Eviction Fears, Disability Discrimination, and Trump’s War on Fair Housing – Mother Jones

Mother Jones does a deep dive into Fair Housing work and the consequences of our loss of federal funding. Attorney Courtney Arthur of our Housing Discrimination Law Project explains what’s at stake.

Celebrate the ADA with a call to action from Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

Tell your congressional representatives and everyone you know to protect the ADA by preserving Protection and Advocacy groups who make sure the law is followed. 

Cómo Proteger Sus Derechos en Tiempos de Cambio – COPAL RADIO

Have questions about immigration? Tune in to replays of the COPAL radio show. Our own Camila Pacheco-Fores, attorney with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid explains safety and planning and she answers questions about your immigration rights!
¿Tiene preguntas sobre inmigración? Sintonice las repeticiones del programa de radio de COPAL. Nuestra abogada, Camila Pacheco-Fores, de Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, explica seguridad y planificación, y responde preguntas sobre sus derechos migratorios.

Justice Bus makes legal help accessible — St. Cloud Live

Paralegals Pam Manthei and Chris Klimpel share the story of Legal Aid’s Justice Buses — from inception to fruition and the miles in between.

Legal Aid pays tribute to champion of DV survivors

STATEMENT (St. Cloud, Minn.) Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid joins the St. Cloud community in mourning the death and celebrating the life of Maxine Barnett, founder and longtime executive director of Anna Marie’s Alliance. 

Legal Aid responds to Supreme Court decision – KARE11

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Litigation Director Luke Grundman spoke to KARE11 about the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing cities to ban homeless people from sleeping outside. He emphasized that the decision does not solve homelessness—it exacerbates the issue by making it harder for unhoused individuals to secure housing.

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