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Arrestee Legal Support
Posted on Jun 01 2020
We know and recognize that members of our immigrant and refugee communities are protesting in solidarity with George Floyd and his family and opposing injustices in all of our communities. Noncitizens face unique risks when confronted by law enforcement. Please ensure you are aware of your rights and can assert them. If you are a noncitizen and have been arrested and charged as a result of all this, it is critical that you receive good criminal and immigration advice.
Please contact:
For protest arrestee legal support, call 612-444-2654. This is a joint project of National Lawyers Guild, Legal Rights Center, and MN Freedom Fund. https://www.facebook.com/nlgminnesota/posts/2624147594358086
Public Defenders Offices:
Ramsey County: Second District Management Office: Phone: 651-757-1600 Fax: 651-215-0673
Second District Satellite Office: Phone: 651-266-1991 Fax: 651-266-1994
Hennepin County: Fourth District Management Office: Phone: 612-348-7530 Fax: 612-348-6179
Other district offices: https://www.pubdef.state.mn.us/districtoffices
Neighborhood Justice Center: For people in Ramsey, Dakota or Washington counties, please call NJC directly at 651-222-4703 and ask for an intake. Website: https://www.njcinc.org/contact
MN Freedom Fund: If you hear of anyone being picked up who needs help paying bond, refer them to MN Freedom Fund. There is an application online.
University of St. Thomas School of Law Criminal & Juvenile Defense Clinic: Call (651) 962-4961 and inform the staff that you would like to complete an intake for the Criminal and Juvenile Defense Clinic. They are representing people charged with gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors, petty offenses, and delinquency offenses in connection with the protests. You can also apply online at https://stthomas.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4JDZzyjpbJhOGJD.