Legal Rights Center @LegalRightsCtr
A law firm of and for the people. We specialize in criminal defense, restorative justice, legal education, and youth advocacy. legalrightscenter.org Minneapolis, MN Joined February 2014-
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Last week, Anna Hall, MNJRC's Project Lead on the Pretrial Best Practices Project, testified in support of more transparent bail data collection for Minnesota. Read more: mnjrc.org/_files/ugd/88f…
There is a familiar face among the newest class of Bush Fellows! Congratulations to Nadine Graves, LRC’s Deputy Director of Community Legal Services, on being named a 2023 Bush Fellow 🎉
There is a familiar face among the newest class of Bush Fellows! Congratulations to Nadine Graves, LRC’s Deputy Director of Community Legal Services, on being named a 2023 Bush Fellow 🎉
Our summer block party is right around the corner! Drop by our office (1611 Park Ave) next Friday, June 16thfrom 3:00 – 6:30PM. There will be tabling and resource sharing, expungement consultations, free food, live music and performances, screen printing, art, and games.✨
SAVE THE DATE! We're hosting a summer block party on Friday, June 16th from 3:00 - 6:30PM ☀️🎉 Drop by our office (1611 Park Ave) for resource sharing, free food, live entertainment, games, and time together in community. All are welcome!
We're hiring! LRC is looking for a Digital Organizer to support our communications, digital advocacy, storytelling, and narrative strategy work. The position is open until filled. View the full job posting with directions on how to apply here: ow.ly/r53E50OqBzj
Check out our Executive Director Malaika on MPR News shortly after noon today! mprnews.org She will be talking about juvenile justice bills and youth justice.
Exciting news - Malaika Eban has been named LRC's new Executive Director! Swipe through this post to learn more about Malaika and hear from our Board President and Vice President about this exciting transition!
Join LRC staff and youth fellows on IG Live this Thursday, April 13th at 5:30PM for "Youth and the Justice System" - a conversation about the school-to-prison pipeline, youth sentencing, and youth incarceration. Drop in as you can, and bring any questions you have for the team!
We cannot incarcerate our way out of systemic racism and hope to gain public safety in the same communities that are hurting the most. Politicians have an obligation to go against the status quo and do what actually needs to be done to invest in our youth startribune.com/ag-ellison-to-…
We’re looking for youth leaders to join our summer fellowship cohort at LRC! This paid fellowship runs June 1st – August 18th, and we will accept applications through Sunday, April 23rd. Apply by filling out this short Google Form: ow.ly/7QzW50NxuIy
We're hosting another Ask an Attorney Q + A on Instagram Live next Friday (3/17) at 11AM to discuss the recent appeal made by Derek Chauvin. You may have seen headlines + stories about the appeal, but what does all of this mean, and why is it happening now? Join us to find out!
We’re excited to spotlight Briauna Williams whose art is featured on our Black History Month STAND shirts! Briauna also created our original STAND logo for use in our Know Your Rights presentations and legal education curriculum. Swipe through to check out her amazing work!
Check out Advocacy Accelerator Weekend, happening February 18th - 19th at the Rondo Community Library in Saint Paul! Connect with community to advocate, activate and learn how to change laws and policies. Register today: ow.ly/5EQL50MOkbr
Last week, one staff member and two former clients of LRC were guests on Youthprise's Disrupting with Purpose series for a conversation focused on expungement. Powerful reflections from Saeks Residency Fellow Emanual Williams are highlighted in this post.
Exciting news! Governor Walz recently called for the creation of a new state Department of Children, Youth, and Families. A core function of this Department will be to provide state-level strategy and oversight over youth justice in Minnesota.
LRC's office will be closed from Friday, December 23rd through Monday, January 2nd. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd, with in-person intakes at 10AM. It's been a great year, and we are excited about what is ahead in 2023!
This is our final week of criminal defense intakes before taking a pause until January 2023. Here's a look at what's ahead: Tuesday 12/13, 10AM - 12PM; Criminal Defense Intakes Friday 12/16, 2 PM - 5 PM; Expungement Office Hours
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Helpful information from Sarah Davis, Executive Director of the Legal Rights Center, and an expert on juvenile law.
. @thomsonreuters congratulates Anna Hall (@annanhall ), @UMichLaw grad & Class of 2021 @EJW_org Fellow! Honored to help sponsor her work with @LegalRightsCtr to advocate for low-income Minnesotans through direct representation, data-gathering & legislative advocacy.
We stand with the black community. We're grateful for organizations like @bailproject, @eji_org, @LegalRightsCtr, and @NAACP_LDF, and we've donated to support their work fighting for justice. #BlackLivesMatter
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Join us tonight for this panel on the Chauvin trial, which is hosted by the Legal Rights Center.
Join us TONIGHT at 5:30 pm to discuss the verdict in the #chauvintrial, the factors at play during sentencing, and what are the next steps for our communities. We'll be joined by @nvlevy, @MaryMoriarty, Jeanelle Austin & @aspgordon. Register here zoom.us/webinar/regist…
This month, we are highlighting the work of @LegalRightsCtr and @MN4youthjustice. Read about their work to create a Youth Justice Organizing Fellowship and assess the resources available to young people in their community—> njjn.org/article/covid-…
Can we all sing a praise song for Darnella Frazier who had the presence of mind to film that video that made such a difference in this case and now must live with the memories that will walk alongside her for the rest of her years
Josh Esmay pt.2 saying criminal records cause long-term consequences for employment, lives He wants to help fix that, works @LegalRightsCtr
Attorneys were in and out Weds. speaking with people arrested night before, Monday, etc. Many seem to get 36-hour hold or could be 72 hours before charges filed or released. Josh Esmay was 1 of at least 3 from @LegalRightsCtr in Minneapolis on Weds. #DaunteWright #ChauvinTrial
Today I remembered a detail of the time my son got beat up by a BC police officer, it started with a female cop. I can’t help but wonder if it was Officer Potter. No chargers, No crime, Just being a Black Boy #Justice #Enough #DaunteWright #GeorgeFloyd
The Legal Rights Center is doing a terrific job of helping the community understand what is happening in the Chauvin trial. They have created a number of short videos which explain various aspects of a trial. Check out @LegalRightsCtr
.@LegalRightsCtr is offering an Open Restorative Processing Space on Fridays from 4-5:30pm for MLPS community members to help process the Chauvin trial. Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regist…
New episode out NOW! Tune in to hear Nicholas from @LegalRightsCtr break down each of the charges against Derek Chauvin, what they are, what the defense will have to prove, and what are the penalties for each charge. spnnpodcast.libsyn.com
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