Resources - Legal Aid

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Nebraska

Location: 134 S 13th Street, Suite 1010, Lincoln, NE 68508

ACLU Nebraska, an organization with a diverse membership, is committed to the protection of civil liberties of all persons. These liberties include those rights secured by the Constitutions of the Unites States and the State of Nebraska. 

CLIA Know Your Rights

Location: Online

This webpage highlights several rights that every person in the United States has regardless of their immigration status. Follow the link to learn what rights you have today. 

ICE Stipulations to Removal

Location: Online

This explainer provides an explanation of the "stipulations" that ICE is offering some people when they are detained, what the outcomes of signing the stipulation will be, and includes an annotated copy of the stipulation.

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

Location: 1776 I St NW Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006

The Mission of the LULAC is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health, and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States. 

Legal Aid of Nebraska

Location: Statewide, offices in Grand Island, Lincoln, Norfolk, North Platte, Omaha, and Scottsbluff

Legal Aid of Nebraska exists to promote justice, dignity, hope, and self-sufficiency through quality civil legal aid for those who have nowhere else to turn. They provide information, referrals, advice, legal assistance, and representation to underrepresented, low-income, and vulnerable individuals with civil legal issues. They stand side-by-side with Nebraskans to ensure the fair enforcement of the law, to protect the rights of the people, and to address the urgent legal needs of our communities.

Their priority areas include children and families, debt and finances, housing, and income and benefits. In addition, the Ag Worker Rights Program helps agricultural workers in Nebraska assert their employment rights. Their focus is on ensuring agricultural workers are paid what they are owed under the law; ensuring that their working conditions are safe; and addressing harassment and discrimination in the workplace.

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

Location: 100 N La Salle St # 1900, Chicago, IL 60602

Founded in 1968, MALDEF is the nation's leading Latino legal civil rights organization. Often described as the "law firm of the Latino community," MALDEF promotes social change through advocacy, communications, community education, and litigation in the areas of education, employment, immigrant rights, and political access. 
 

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Location: 430 S 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans. 
 

Omaha Office:
2221 N 24th Street, Suite 203, Omaha, NE 68110
402-345-6227

Nebraska Appleseed

Location: 947 O Street, Suite 401, Lincoln, NE 68508

Nebraska Appleseed is a non-profit, nonpartisan, public interest law firm that works for equal justice and full opportunity for all Nebraskans. Nebraska Appleseed uses litigation, public policy reform, and community education to positively impact low-income families, immigrants, children in foster care, and access to healthcare. 

Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence

Location: 245 S. 84th Street Suite 200 Lincoln, NE 68510

The Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence is a statewide advocacy organization that is committed to the prevention and elimination of sexual and domestic violence. The Coalition has 20 member programs that provide direct services to survivors across the entire state of Nebraska. Services include: A 24-hour crisis line, legal referrals/assistance with protection orders, emergency shelter, ongoing support individually and through support groups, transportation, education and prevention programs, and medical advocacy and referrals. Legal services are offered to help survivors with T-Visa (Human Trafficking) U-Visa (Domestic Violence) and Self-Petitions. Listing and map of our 20 member programs that provide direct services across the state.

Nebraska Department of Labor

Location: 550 S 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Established to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.