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The Advocates believes that everyone has the power to demand and defend human rights.

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Wednesday, January 07

The Advocates for Human Rights Condemns Extrajudicial Killing

The Advocates for Human Rights calls for swift accountability in DHS's extrajudicial killing of a woman in Minneapolis. Happening just days into the federal government's escalation of immigration enforcement in our state, the tragic shooting is shocking, but it is not surprising.

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The Advocates represents people in the Upper Midwest who are seeking asylum, detained by immigration, unaccompanied children, or trafficking victims.

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Volunteers engage in hands-on human rights work, helping accomplish critical research and advocacy and transforming themselves into advocates for human rights.

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The Advocates represents people in the Upper Midwest who are seeking asylum, detained by immigration, unaccompanied children, or trafficking victims.

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For Volunteers

Volunteers engage in hands-on human rights work, helping accomplish critical research and advocacy and transforming themselves into advocates for human rights.

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Friday, January 9, 2026
10 AM - 11 AM

Immigration Roundtable 2026

Friday, February 6, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM

WATCH Court Observation Training

Friday, February 6, 2026
10 - 11 AM

Pro Bono Immigration Roundtable - February 2026

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Rooted in deep expertise and strong relationships, we address some of the most intractable human rights issues.

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research and
advocacy.

Rooted in deep expertise and strong relationships, we address some of the most intractable human rights issues.

Our Priorities

Over 25 years, we have witnessed the dramatic difference that accessing the right to education has made in creating opportunities and changing the lives of SPCS students, their families, their community, and their country.

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