Dear John,

We are spending the last quarter of 2023 contingency planning for 2024 and beyond.

When we are brimming with optimism, we plan for the passage of the Afghan Adjustment Act and the DREAM Act, which would create pathways to citizenship for tens of thousands of Afghans and immigrant young adults.

But when we read reporting from outlets like The New York Times, we prepare to respond to widescale raids, makeshift camps, and indiscriminate deportations that would destroy our communities.

Today, we ask you to support the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, so we have the resources to respond regardless of which contingency comes to pass. Early giving is open for Give to the Max Day. Your unrestricted financial gifts as part of Give to the Max Day are critical in ensuring that ILCM has the financial flexibility to respond to the everchanging landscape of immigration law and policy.

In 2006, you ensured that ILCM could be the first on the ground in Worthington during the largest ICE raid in Minnesota history. And in 2023, you again made sure that ILCM could be at the forefront of supporting thousands of new Americans who are now eligible for Driver’s Licenses for All. We thank you for making sure ILCM can be there for immigrants and refugees regardless of what 2024 brings.

Best,

Veena