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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.

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.

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 Pachelo-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 Pachelo-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.

The costs of aging in place – NPR Marketplace

Senior Law Attorneys Gordon Solo and Colleen Daly, alongside client Anthony Jones, spoke to Marketplace host Chris Farrell. The nationally syndicated show is exploring the financial challenges faced by seniors struggling to stay in their homes.

Supreme Court clears way for students with disabilities to sue – Star Tribune

Disability Law Attorney Jessica Heiser weighed in as the Star Tribune examined the outcome of a recent US Supreme Court decision.

Hortman, as Legal Aid/CMLS lawyer, leaves lasting legacy – KARE 11

As Minnesotans honor the late Rep. Melissa Hortman and support Sen. John Hoffman’s recovery, their decades-long legacies of public service continue to inspire the community.

Minnesota barred schools from locking up young students alone. It might change course. – Star Tribune

Legal Aid Attorney Jessica Webster tells the Star Tribune: “For us, it was just a gut punch because Legal Aid sees this as a violation of human rights,” in response to efforts to bring back seclusion in schools.

Almanac asks how funding losses affect MDLC – TPT Almanac

Executive Director Milo Mumgaard takes a seat on Twin Cities Public Television. He tells Almanac hosts, Cathy Wurzer and Eric Eskola that consequences are dire if Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid’s Minnesota Disability Law Center loses federal dollars.

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