Right now, the Federal Senate Judiciary Committee is conducting the mark up process for the Gang of Eight's proposed immigration bill. This process is vital to shaping what sweeping changes will be enacted by this historic legislation and you can watch a live stream of it by clicking here. Both of Minnesota's Senators are on this committee, meaning your calls and emails will address key players in this debate.

Help us work to protect and improve the bipartisan Senate bill. During the Judiciary Committee mark-up, ILCM will be reporting on which Senators are trying to derail the bill. We need to play both offense and defense during mark-up to ensure that our priorities are protected and bad amendments cannot undermine the legislation.

Please CLICK HERE for a comprehensive list of the amendments that need your action!

The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) is now accepting more Deferred Action cases! If you would like to be screened, please call us Monday – Friday at 651-641-1011 or 1-800-223-1368.

Ahora ILCM tiene la capacidad para aceptar casos nuevos de la accion diferida. Llamenos lunes a viernes para iniciar la consulta 651-641-1011 or 1-800-223-1368.

Click here to be directed to ILCM's Deferred Action page.

Haga clic aquí para ver al sitio sobre el Acción Diferida.

May 1st was a great day for immigration reform advocates as hundreds gathered in both Minneapolis and Saint Paul to rally for reform. At the same time the MN Prosperity (Dream) Act, which would qualify DREAMers that graduated from Minnesota high schools, passed the State Senate! Senator Pappas, who sponsored the MN Prosperity (Dream) Act, spoke in support of immigration reform to a crowd of close to 1,000 alongside a host local legislators and Governor Mark Dayton. Please click the links below to read press coverage of both events:

Star Tribune: Minnesota Senate boosts undocumented students' college dreams

MPR: Senate backs Minn. tuition for immigrants' kids

WCCO-TV: Senate Backs Minn. Tuition for Immigrants' Kids

Fox-9: May Day immigration reform rally held as Prosperity Act passes

KARE-11: Minn. Senate passes Dream Act for immigrant students

KSTP: Senate Backs Minn. Tuition for Immigrants' Kids

Pioneer Press: State Senate passes 'Minnesota Dream Act' for students here illegally

Worthington Daily Globe: Minnesota senators pass immigrant education bill

The TC Daily Planet examined ILCM’s Pro Bono DREAMer Project, speaking to Pro Bono attorneys and the DREAMers they have represented in Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) cases.

Attorneys cited the opportunity to help DREAMers receive a status that would allow them to work and attend college legally in the US as a primary motivation behind their involvement. Ed Wegerson, a volunteer attorney who has assisted two DREAMers apply for DACA, said he enjoyed the opportunity to “help someone in a way that’s personal and important to them.” DREAMers also spoke to the benefits of the new status. ILCM client Daniel Perez explained the importance of DACA in utilizing his Masters Degree in social work to find a job. “Without DACA this wouldn’t have been possible,” he said, “it was the first step in allowing me to pursue the American Dream — being able to work in the field I chose to go into.”  Currently, ILCM placed over 185 pro bono DACA cases with volunteer attorneys for full representation and approximately 70 have already been approved.

ILCM thanks the over 450 attendees who showed their support last Friday at our sixth annual Gala! The night was a success with great music from Salsa del Soul and a special appearance from Senator Amy Klobuchar. Please click here for photos from the event.

A guest reported that they lost an XL Burberry coat that night. If you accidentally went home with the wrong coat or have any idea of its whereabouts, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so we can return it to its rightful owner.