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ILCM Post-Election Statement
Posted on Nov 08 2024
As Minnesota’s leading advocate for immigrant and refugee rights and premier provider of free immigration legal representation, the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) reminds our community that regardless of who holds elected office, we remain steadfast in our commitment to our mission and values.
Since 1996, ILCM has assisted in nearly 50,000 cases for immigrants from 163 different countries. No matter the administration, we have tirelessly advocated for policies that recognize and protect the universal human rights of immigrants while simultaneously educating the community on immigration issues. The inevitable precarity and uncertainty surrounding policies that affect people’s abilities to live in the US means our work is always vital.
While we do not underestimate the gravity of this situation and significant obstacles ahead, ILCM is poised to confront these challenges with the utmost determination and compassion. Decades of building connections within communities have allowed us to champion the rights and dignity of our clients, no matter the circumstances.
We affirm our values of dedicated legal passion, relationship building, integrity, and action; all of which are grounded in respect for, and partnership with, our immigrant and refugee clients. We acknowledge the diversity of immigrant experiences along with the commonalities of navigating the complex US immigration system. We celebrate the vital and vast contributions of immigrants to our society. We recognize the inherent value of all human beings, irrespective of national origin, ethnic identity, or borders.
ILCM Executive Director, Jenny Stohl Powell, said, “In this moment, as always, we stand in solidarity with immigrant and refugee communities. ILCM is dedicated to boldly pursuing justice for all because we know our communities are stronger when we embrace everyone’s humanity.”
During the next four years, as we have for the past 28, ILCM will continue to defend our clients’ rights and advocate for policies that protect immigrants and ultimately make our society a healthier, more vibrant place to live and enjoy.
Please visit our “Know Your Rights” page for shareable community education resources.