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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.
Legal Advocate Cindy Jarvi of our Minnesota Disability Law Center advocated for Will O’leary’s right to education and other services.
COVID-19 brough heightened concerns for safety and stable housing. Legal Aid Staff Attorney Chloe Canetti helped secure housing for a domestic violence survivor.
During Citizenship Day, Legal Aid staff worked with volunteer attorneys, advocates and law students to guide eligible immigrants through the citizenship application process with full legal support.
Our client needed eye surgery to keep his job. But his job didn’t provide health insurance to get that surgery, so he lost it. Then, he turned to Legal Aid.
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