Beyond Legal Aid
@beyondlegalaid.bsky.social
Beyond Legal Aid unites lawyers and activists to empower communities.
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https://linktr.ee/BeyondLegalAid
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!
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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
Reposted by Beyond Legal Aid
ICE’s crackdown in Chicago reflects a deeper reshaping of the immigration system toward a singular focus: removing people with little or no review.
As ICE Raids Chicago, Trump Moves to Deporting People with Little to No Review
Far from the cameras, the administration is deeply reshaping the immigration system toward a singular focus: deporting people with little or no review.
www.themarshallproject.org
October 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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.
Check it out below.
In recent weeks, agents rappelled into an apartment building from a helicopter, fired pepper balls at peaceful protesters, and allegedly zip-tied the hands of children. ICE and the Department of Homeland Security have not commented in some of these instances, or have justified officers’ actions.
As ICE Raids Chicago, Trump Moves to Deporting People with Little to No Review
Far from the cameras, the administration is deeply reshaping the immigration system toward a singular focus: deporting people with little or no review.
www.themarshallproject.org
November 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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.
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
To view it, you can visit our newly revamped website: www.beyondlegalaid.org/reports
#AnnualReport #Justice #BeyondLegalAid
October 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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
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.
Today, @rebeccaburns.bsky.social reports on the latest moves in Chicago, which indicate a new development of “Eviction By ICE” in her reporting on the Sept 30th 130-unit apartment building raid by federal agents, arresting 37 undocumented immigrants and detaining others for hours. A 🧵1/10
Eviction By ICE?
Federal immigration agents appear to have targeted Chicago tenants in “deliberate and systematic ways.” They’re still searching for answers about their landlord’s role in the raid.
inthesetimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Thanks to @inthesetimes.com and @rebeccaburns.bsky.social for featuring Beyond in this article! Check it out below.
Reposted by Beyond Legal Aid
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."
“No matter their immigration status, every tenant in Illinois is entitled to formal, in-court eviction proceedings."
October 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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."
“No matter their immigration status, every tenant in Illinois is entitled to formal, in-court eviction proceedings."
Reposted by Beyond Legal Aid
"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...
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...
Eviction By ICE?
Federal immigration agents appear to have targeted Chicago tenants in “deliberate and systematic ways.” They’re still searching for answers about their landlord’s role in the raid.
inthesetimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
"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...
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!
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Don’t miss out — hit the link below to grab yours before they’re gone!
www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-leg...
October 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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...
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...
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...
October 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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...
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!
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!
October 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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!
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!
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!
October 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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!
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!
We’re thrilled to announce this next incredible prize: 2 tickets to see a show, generously donated by @chicagoshakes.bsky.social!
October 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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!
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!
We’re thrilled to announce this incredible prize: a wine tasting, generously donated by PRP Wine!
October 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Community Champion Silent Auction Prize Reveal!
We’re thrilled to announce this incredible prize: a wine tasting, generously donated by PRP Wine!
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!
We’re thrilled to announce this incredible prize: 20 Classes, free wraps & glove rentals, generously donated by Title Boxing Club!
October 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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!
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 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
October 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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 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...
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...
October 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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...
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
To read this spotlight, please visit: beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2025...
#community #partner #spotlight #hispanic #heritage #immigrant
October 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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
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
To read this spotlight, please visit: www.beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2025...
#community #partner #spotlight #hispanic #heritage #latinx
September 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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
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
¡Por favor comparte con todos! El primer paso para defender tus derechos es conocerlos.
#conozcasusderechos #asistenciamedia #ice #derechosdeinmigracion #elconocimentoespoder
September 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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
¡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
Please share this far and wide; the first step to advocating for your rights is knowing them.
#knowyourrights #medicalcare #ice #immigrantrights #knowledgeispower
September 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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
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
For more information, visit beyondlegalaid.org/careers
#jobposting #community #careers #internship #hiring
September 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The Community Empowerment Team (CET) is hiring a Data & Evaluation Intern.
For more information, visit beyondlegalaid.org/careers
#jobposting #community #careers #internship #hiring
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
To read more about this new partnership, visit: www.beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2025...
#tenantrights #partnership #activism #housinglaw
New Partnership Announcement: ACTA — Beyond Legal Aid
At this critical moment for tenant rights and protections across Illinois, bringing on a new partnership is essential to strengthening Beyond’s capacity, expanding our reach, and ensuring that tenants...
www.beyondlegalaid.org
September 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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
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...
Please take a moment to read Josh’s board member spotlight here: www.beyondlegalaid.org/updates/2025...
Board Member Spotlight: Josh Taylor — Beyond Legal Aid
After six incredible years of service, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Josh Taylor, who is stepping down from our Board of Directors. Since joining the board in 2019, Josh has been a steadfast leader, ...
www.beyondlegalaid.org
August 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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...
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
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
Decoding Housing Disputes: An Attorney’s Perspective — Beyond Legal Aid
After decades of housing policy disproportionately favoring landlords in Illinois, a long-overdue shift is beginning to emerge – one that places greater emphasis on the rights and protections of tenan...
beyondlegalaid.org
August 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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
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