Dear John,  If you haven’t yet RSVP’d to the ILCM’s Summer Celebration, now is the time! We’re excited to see you all on Thursday, July 24th 5-8pm at Wandering Leaf Brewing Company in St. Paul for an evening of connection, recognition, and celebration.  As a valued supporter, advocate, and changem…

Dear Friends,  We find ourselves in exceedingly challenging times. In the past three months, we’ve experienced a flood of aggressive federal immigration policies that have imbued immigrants with fear and anxiety. From a general increase in ICE activity to funding cuts to a halt on refugee admissio…

 Dear John,  The Trump administration began with a flurry of executive orders, declarations, and Congressional actions affecting immigration policy and immigrants. Within hours of the inauguration, refugee admissions were suspended, and asylum applications at the southern border were halted. Those …

Dear John, URGENT: Tell Senators to Vote Against the “Laken Riley Act”  The “Laken Riley Act” is dangerous anti-immigrant legislation that was passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, January 7 and likely will be voted on by the Senate on Friday, January 10. The bill would undermine …

Dear John, Tell President Biden and Representatives: Protect Vulnerable Immigrants Now!  You know the threat: mass deportation; raids on employers, churches, schools; asylum bans; restrictions on legal immigration; and more. President Biden has until January 20 to take action that could offer li…

Dear John,    Today on International Migrants Day, we honor the courage, resilience, and perseverance of migrants. A migrant is simply someone who moves away from their typical place of residence. Migration is a deeply human act—seeking safety, opportunity, and a better life. Yet, the challenge…

November 2024Dear Friends,  It is my honor to write to you after my first full month as Executive Director of the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM). And what a month it has been. On the heels of a presidential election result that has created uncertainty for many in our community, I would…

Hi John,    Yesterday, the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) shared an inspiring story about one of our clients, Morris, finding a temporary pathway into lifesaving healthcare, offering him a second chance despite his uncertain legal status. For some, U.S. citizenship is the ultimate goal. W…

Many ways help immigrants and refugees Give to the MaxDear John,  Today is National Philanthropy Day, a day where we celebrate the power of giving and the impact of creating positive change and inclusion in our Minnesotan communities. In a time where immigrants and refugees are facing numerous …

 Dear John,  No matter the circumstances, the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) is dedicated to providing quality immigration legal services to low-income immigrant and refugees across Minnesota and North Dakota, educating our communities about immigration matters, and advocating for public …

Dear John,  Happy Give to the Max month! While Minnesota’s biggest giving day – Give to the Max Day– is less than 3 weeks away, early giving is now open! This means that for each gift we receive between today and November 21, it could be multiplied through “Golden Tickets” that make the Immigrant L…

Dear Friends,   On behalf of the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota's (ILCM) Board of Directors and the Executive Director Search Committee, I am thrilled to share the next chapter of leadership at ILCM with the selection of Jennifer (Jenny) Stohl Powell as our new Executive Director. She began work…

Dear John,  If you haven't yet RSVP'd to ILCM's Summer Celebration, now is the time! Join us on July 25th from 5-8pm at Dual Citizen Brewery in St. Paul for an evening of connection, recognition, and celebration.    We’re excited to announce that we’ll have a variety of food trucks serving delicio…

June 2024Dear Friends, I became the Executive Director of ILCM almost 50 years to the day after my father immigrated to the United States and began our family’s story in this country.   This week, I realized that I will be leaving this once-in-a-lifetime role 50 years after my mother left India…