The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is beginning a monthly free legal clinic for people seeking advice on civil rights, housing, family law, immigration and employment. The first clinic will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Rondo Community Outreach Library at 461 N. Dale St. in St. Paul. The second will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. June 25 at the library.
The clinic is sponsored by the F.R. Bigelow Foundation, the Minnesota State Bar Foundation and the Hennepin County Bar Foundation. Lawyers and law students who may want to volunteer can find out more at info@mn.cair.com and 612-206-3360.
CAIR, a nationwide organization, defines its mission as enhancing the understanding of Islam, empowering American Muslims, protecting civil liberties and building coalitions that promote mutual understanding and justice.