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Impounded vehicle rights bill passes Minn. House – Kare11

March 16, 2023

Bill enables homeless and low income persons to retrieve belongings from impounded vehicles and bring legal action against tow lots that don’t comply with the law.

Minnesota Senate backs free school meals for all students – Kare11

March 14, 2023

While universal free lunch has been a top priority for Democrats this session, a few Republicans crossed over Tuesday as the Senate passed the bill 38-26.

In historic shift, Minnesota pushes to abolish subminimum wages for people with disabilities – Star Tribune

March 12, 2023

More than 4,000 Minnesotans with disabilities earn less than the minimum wage — often in mundane jobs with little hope for advancement.

Diversity: Making the Legal Field Accessible to Attorneys with Disabilities – Attorney at Law

February 15, 2023

Legal Aid Attorney Justin Page reflects on his career and the role diversity has played in work and life. That diversity, as he shares, is central to what you see and also what you don’t.

Housing advocates say Minnesota hanging onto $85M in rental aid as evictions spike

February 14, 2023

Minnesota Housing says it’s working on a proposal to distribute the money

Immigration court can be a daunting experience. Here’s a guide to finding a lawyer and preparing for court – Sahan Journal

February 2, 2023

Respondents in immigration court aren’t guaranteed representation if they can’t afford to hire an attorney. Here’s how to find free or low-cost attorneys, and why many legal experts recommend hiring a lawyer.

Deaf, Blind and Ignored: Metro Transit repeatedly left man with disabilities at bus stop – KSTP

October 6, 2022

What is it like relying on public transportation for people with disabilities? KSTP examines the plight and victorious court case of Legal Aid client, Barry Segal, who identifies as Deafblind.