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...

NEW BLOG POST! The second installment of our housing series, “Decoding Housing Disputes: An Attorney’s Perspective”, is now live! Check it out here: beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2025... #housinglaw #evictiondefense #humanrights

Save the Date: October 23 – A Wicked Good Time with Beyond Legal Aid Carnival games galore Festival treats to die for Costume contest and Raffle Purchase your ticket here: www.beyondlegalaid.org/a-wicked-goo...

We’re hiring a Staff Attorney with immigration law experience who’s ready to work with and for community leaders. Hybrid in Chicago | Union Position | Spanish fluency a plus Apply: [email protected] | Details: www.beyondlegalaid.org/careers

We had a blast this past weekend at Market Days. Thank you to everyone who supported us and we hope to see you next year! #MarketDays #Pride #Chicago #Summer

This week in the Intern Spotlight Series, we want to spotlight community empowerment intern, Janice Yoo. Janice is about to start her final year at Northwestern University, where she is majoring in Political Science and minoring in Business Institutions Program and Data Science.

This week in the Intern Spotlight Series, we want to spotlight legal intern Alec Casey. Alec is about to start his 3rd year at @umnlawschool.bsky.social, where he is in the top third of his class and has made Dean’s List.

We’re going to Market Days! Swing by Beyond’s booth this weekend for games, prizes, and refreshments. We’d love to have your support as we fundraise for legal justice and inform the public about our community lawyering model.

NEW BLOG POST! We are launching a housing law series all about local tenants’ rights and the impact on the community. To read the first segment in this series, “The Evolution of Tenant Rights in Illinois”, click here: www.beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2025...

We're hiring! Beyond is seeking a values-driven People and Culture Manager to help shape a workplace rooted in equity, inclusion, and justice. To learn more and apply, visit beyondlegalaid.org/careers

This week in the Intern Spotlight Series, we want to spotlight community empowerment intern Denise Zamora! Denise studies Political Science & Criminal Justice at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. She joins us on a 2025 Summer Internship with the Julian Grace Foundation's Next Generation Program.

This week in the Intern Spotlight Series, we want to spotlight legal intern Garrett Fortin! Garrett just finished his second year of law school at @law.wisc.edu, where he is in the top 30% of his class.

Earlier this month, our summer interns toured a federal court room in Chicago. Interns met Judges Virginia Kendall and Michael Kennelly, gaining insights into their careers and observing court proceedings including a plea hearing, evidentiary hearing, and naturalization ceremony.

Beyond is seeking a full-time Program Administrator with genuine interest in grassroots activism and being part of a new legal services model. To learn more and apply, visit: beyondlegalaid.org/careers

Beyond is seeking a Research and Writing Intern with applications due by the end of day on Monday, July 28. To learn more and apply, visit: beyondlegalaid.org/careers

This week in the Intern Spotlight Series, we want to spotlight legal intern Antonio Rios! Antonio just finished his second year of law school at Michigan State University, where he is part of the Latino Law Association and an Immigration Clinic in the spring.

We are very excited to announce the launch of our Beyond Legal Aid TikTok account! Follow us here for behind-the-scenes content and all the latest updates. We can’t wait to connect with you and spread the legal empowerment movement in a whole new way — see you on TikTok!

This week in the Intern Spotlight Series, we want to spotlight legal intern Madisen Tomaszewski! Madisen just finished her first year of law school at @umnlawschool.bsky.social, where she was the 1L representative for the Women’s Law Student Association.

Virtual info panel tomorrow at 11am! To RSVP, email [email protected] with the subject line “2026 Fellowship”.

This week in the Intern Spotlight Series, we want to spotlight legal intern Saylor Pershing! Saylor just finished her 2nd year of law school at Loyola University Chicago. In addition to this internship, Saylor is currently a Law Student Advocate at the Health Justice Project.

Exciting opportunity for aspiring legal advocates! Beyond is looking to sponsor applications for Postgraduate Legal Fellowships. Deadline to apply is July 14th. Learn more: www.beyondlegalaid.org/careers

This week in the Intern Spotlight Series, we want to spotlight legal intern, John Achkar! John just finished his 2nd year of law school at Marquette University Law, where he is the Treasurer for the Sports Law Society, a Sports Law Peer-to-Peer Leader, and a member of Marquette Sports Law Review.

This #PrideMonth, we’re proud to spotlight our community partner, @ocadchicago.bsky.social. Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD) organizes against deportations, detention, criminalization, and incarceration of Black, brown, and immigrant communities in Chicago and beyond.