As we prepare to celebrate May Day, we invite our readers to learn more about the intersections of housing justice and workers' rights with our community partner, All-Chicago Tenant Alliance (ACTA). To learn more, visit the first link in our bio/about section! #HousingJustice #WorkersRights

To learn more about how you can support our vital work with Illinois Access to Justice (A2J), visit the linktree in our bio/about section and click "Contact my Reps for A2J." #legalaid #legalempowerment #illinoisa2j

Can you spare 2 minutes? Depriving someone of dignity and the right to employment is no way to treat those fleeing their country for safety. Scroll to learn how you can resist this attack from your phone or computer, today. #ImmigrantRights #RefugeeRights #Immigration #LegalAid

Urgent call to action! Illinois is proposing cuts to the state's Access to Justice Program (A2J), a key source of funding that helps some of the most marginalized communities access free legal support and knowledge. We need your support - scroll to learn how you can help, today! #Accesstojustice

Alongside our community partner ACTA, Beyond continues to fight with tenants who demand their rights. Together, we are building people power across Chicago and Illinois. To learn more about FAD, visit the link in our bio. #HousingRights #TenantRights #HousingJustice #Legal Aid

Beyond's Community Empowerment Team is on the search for a Data & Evaluation intern to join us this summer! Excellent for students with a passion for data analysis, social justice, and impact, this opportunity puts you in the heart of our work. For more information, visit beyondlegalaid.org/careers.

Looking for a summer experience of impact and storytelling? There is only one week left to apply for Beyond's Research and Writing Internship with our Development Team! For more information, visit beyondlegalaid.org/careers. #SummerInternship #LegalAid #Chicago

Beyond is seeking Language Justice Volunteers! These volunteers are critical to our work; by serving as interpreters and translators between Beyond and communities, your dual-language expertise can help make justice tangible. #LegalAid #Housing #Immigration #Family #Law #LegalEmpowerment

Beyond is on the lookout for budding talent with our 2026 Summer Legal Internship Program in Chicago! Applicants must have completed at least one year of law school prior to starting in May 2026. For more information, visit the linktree in our bio. Deadline March 13, 2026.

Beyond's hiring! Your next career move is just through our doors. To learn more, visit: www.indeed.com/job/developm... #jobopportunity #newjob #legalaid #Chicago #hiring

We answer your questions about Beyond's 24/7 national immigration helpline. Have more questions? Comment below! #immigrantrights #legalaid

Interested in advancing grassroots activism through a revolutionary legal aid model in your next career? There's no better place than Beyond! To learn more, visit: tinyurl.com/beyonddevelo...

Our Helpline is available to anyone in the US without access to an attorney and operates in English and Spanish. Please leave a detailed voice message about your situation, contact info, and zip code, and a staff member will get back within 7 days.

To our steadfast supporters, we have a simple message as we enter 2026: thank you. We are not backing down from the storms confronting marginalized communities, and because of you, we don't have to. Together, we will continue defending Illinois!

Our Executive Director reminds us that the storms of 2025 aren't going away; and with your help, we can meet them in 2026. We are only $2,531 away from meeting our $20,000 end of year goal to sustain our immigration defense work. Today, will you fund our next #hourofjustice? Donate link in bio.

We are 55% of the way to our $20k fundraising goal. You can help us support community members like Ariella. $35 funds a helpline call or intake for someone with nowhere else to turn. Right now, will you fund our next #hourofjustice? Link in bio. #humanrights #defendillinois #immigration

Winter has officially arrived! This week, Beyond's Happiness Committee hosted our end of year celebration. Joined by Chicago's own Scent Queens, staff members curated custom scent blends for their handmade candles. The day was full of good food, laughs, and sumptuous scents as we welcome 2026.

As the Engaged Citizens Program Manager at Beyond’s Community Partner Mano a Mano Family Resource Center in Lake County, Illinois, Joanna works alongside our attorneys everyday, overseeing our joint community law office in addition to immigration education and advocacy efforts.

Beyond offers free workshops for the community! 📚💡 Graham, our Programs & Intake Coordinator, shared that one of our biggest tools is our Know Your Rights presentations, covering immigration, housing, and more! Because knowing your rights is the FIRST step to protecting them.

On #WorldHumanRightsDay, we are proud to feature our community partner Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee -- Chicago (CIWOC). Chatting with us, CIWOC shares the importance of today in the fight for dignity and justice for all. To learn more, visit the blogs link in our bio

Meet Saul, our Community Empowerment Supervisor. He reminds us that: "Your support can fuel our continued defense to stop the assaults against our immigrant neighbors." $35 can fund our next immigration helpline call, intake, or case research. Donate at link in bio.

Speak another language other than English? Want to help immigrant communities but not sure where to start? 🤔💙 Itai, our Program Administrator, shares how YOU can make a real impact by becoming a Language Justice Volunteer! 🌎💬 #LanguageJustice #SupportImmigrants #BeyondStrong

A $35 donation funds one hour of work, such as an intake conversation or a call to our 24/7 National Immigration Helpline. Your support is crucial for protecting immigrant neighbors' rights in Illinois and nationwide. Can you give $35 this holiday season to support an #hourofjustice? Link in bio.

570 hours. One month. Are you ready? #LegalAid #LegalEmpowerment #Chicago #Illinois

The US Legal Empowerment Network is expanding its reach by hosting the first US Legal Empowerment Convening so communities across the country have the tools to mobilize, resist, and redefine justice together. Deadline for applications is November 24, so apply now at uslenetwork.org

You’ve heard of NYC Subway Takes, now get ready for Chicago’s L(egal) Takes with Beyond Legal Aid! Legal information, know-your-rights resources, and news covering pressing immigration and legal issues coming soon! Questions for our legal team? Comment down below! #legalaid #strongertogether

Check out our revamped website with tools to connect people to our partners and legal services. The site is available in Arabic, English, Farsi, French, German, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Igbo, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Quechua, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Comment other languages needed below!

Swipe through to learn some common misconceptions about landlord and tenant rights. Knowledge is power. Share any misconceptions you may have learned recently in the comments. #TenantRights #MythVsFact #Landlord #KnowledgeIsPower #LegalAid

ICE’s crackdown in Chicago reflects a deeper reshaping of the immigration system toward a singular focus: removing people with little or no review.

Thank you to @themarshallproject.org for featuring Beyond in this important article that shows how Chicago ICE raids favor broad, rapid deportations over individual discretion. Check it out below.

Our Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report is here! To view it, you can visit our newly revamped website: www.beyondlegalaid.org/reports #AnnualReport #Justice #BeyondLegalAid

Thanks to @inthesetimes.com and @rebeccaburns.bsky.social for featuring Beyond in this article! Check it out below.

State law specifically prohibits landlords from weaponizing immigration enforcement against their tenants, says Jake Marshall, staff attorney for @beyondlegalaid.bsky.social: “No matter their immigration status, every tenant in Illinois is entitled to formal, in-court eviction proceedings."

"It costs a lot more money to evict someone than to call ICE on them." A month after the military-style raid on a Chicago apartment building, residents are still searching for answers about why their homes were targeted—and the role their investor landlord played. inthesetimes.com/article/evic...

REMINDER: Beyond’s 11th Anniversary Fundraiser is THIS THURSDAY at 6PM! Don’t miss out — hit the link below to grab yours before they’re gone! www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-leg...

We’re just ONE WEEK away from our 11th anniversary fundraiser, A Wicked Good Time with Beyond Legal Aid! We are approaching capacity, and now is a Wicked Good Time to secure your tickets before we sell out! Run to grab yours: www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-leg...

Activism Allies Raffle Prize Reveal! Want a chance to win? Raffle tickets will be available at our 11th anniversary fundraiser, A Wicked Good Time with Beyond Legal Aid on October 23 — don’t miss your shot at winning!

Steadfast Supporters Raffle Prize Reveal! Want a chance to win? Raffle tickets will be available at our 11th anniversary fundraiser, A Wicked Good Time with Beyond Legal Aid on October 23 — don’t miss your shot at winning!

Accessibility Advocate Raffle Prize Reveal! We’re thrilled to announce this next incredible prize: 2 tickets to see a show, generously donated by @chicagoshakes.bsky.social!

Community Champion Silent Auction Prize Reveal! We’re thrilled to announce this incredible prize: a wine tasting, generously donated by PRP Wine!

Community Champion Silent Auction Prize Reveal! We’re thrilled to announce this incredible prize: 20 Classes, free wraps & glove rentals, generously donated by Title Boxing Club!

Something exciting is coming... We’re putting the final touches on this year’s raffle and silent auction prizes, and trust us — you’re going to want a ticket (or five)! Stay tuned for the big reveal! #AWickedGoodTime #BeyondLegalAid #Raffle #CarnivalForACause

We're thrilled to announce this year's fundraiser entertainment! Join us Oct 23 for circus acts by CircEsteem & tarot reading by Oracle Pink. Expect stilt walkers, intuition & carnival magic! Tickets going fast! Purchase here: www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-leg...

Continuing on with our #HispanicHeritageMonth celebrations, we are proud to spotlight our community partner, @mamfrc.bsky.social. To read this spotlight, please visit: beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2025... #community #partner #spotlight #hispanic #heritage #immigrant

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! To kick off the celebrations, we are proud to spotlight our community partner, Centro de Trabajadores Unidos. To read this spotlight, please visit: www.beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2025... #community #partner #spotlight #hispanic #heritage #latinx

Desliza para aprender sobre tus derechos de asistencia médica en detenciones de ICE. ¡Por favor comparte con todos! El primer paso para defender tus derechos es conocerlos. #conozcasusderechos #asistenciamedia #ice #derechosdeinmigracion #elconocimentoespoder

Swipe to learn more about your medical rights in ICE detention! Please share this far and wide; the first step to advocating for your rights is knowing them. #knowyourrights #medicalcare #ice #immigrantrights #knowledgeispower

The Community Empowerment Team (CET) is hiring a Data & Evaluation Intern. For more information, visit beyondlegalaid.org/careers #jobposting #community #careers #internship #hiring

Beyond Legal Aid is proud to announce and welcome our newest activism partnership, The All-Chicago Tenant Alliance (ACTA). To read more about this new partnership, visit: www.beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2025... #tenantrights #partnership #activism #housinglaw

After six incredible years of service, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Josh Taylor as he steps down from our Board of Directors. Please take a moment to read Josh’s board member spotlight here: www.beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2025...