Housing Justice Center

07/21/2026

The Housing Justice Center is recruiting new board members! HJC is rising to meet the moment, and we are seeking additional board members who want to help provide strategic leadership and engage with us in the fight.

If you are interested, please see here https://hjcmn.org/board-of-directors-interest-form/ and please share widely!

The Housing Justice Center is looking for new board members! HJC is a legal services organization at the forefront of the fight for housing justice in Minnesota and across the country. We play an i…

07/14/2026

Yesterday the Housing Justice Center formally opposed proposed rulemaking by OMB that would destabilize the federal funding on which affordable housing and homeless services in Minnesota depend. HJC is proud to join the thousands of voices across all sectors speaking out in opposition to this harmful change.

07/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Grant Anderson has joined the Housing Justice Center as Special Counsel for Federal Response. Grant brings a significant background in public financing, affordable housing, and nonprofit governance and will help to lead the Housing Justice Center's crucial work to protect housing justice and affordable housing in the face of significant federal changes.

https://hjcmn.org/grant-anderson/

06/30/2026

In light of today's ruling by the Supreme Court, the Housing Justice Center reaffirms its support of the trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming communities that enrich and strengthen our diverse nation. We remind the public that the Minnesota Human Rights Act continues to protect Minnesotans from discrimination on the basis of their gender identity in housing, education, public services, and other areas of civil life.

06/17/2026

Hello Housing Justice People!

Housing Justice Center is joining with Housing Justice League for a webinar on Eviction Response on Tuesday, June 23rd at 1 pm. As our region continues to reel from the devastating impacts of Operation Metro Surge, a displacement crisis is unfolding. Given the failure of our elected officials to effectively intervene, eviction numbers have risen to historic levels. We are left with the question: How can we show up for our neighbors in this moment?

As advocates and grassroots activists build upon the emergent networks of organizing grown during the occupation, many are looking to deepen their skillsets in combating eviction. This presentation will give folks the foundational knowledge of the eviction process to better guide their work on the ground. You can register for the webinar at the link below, and feel free to circulate through your networks!

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minneapolis-community-eviction-response-training-tickets-1991494038278?aff=oddtdtcreator

In Warmth and Solidarity,

Jessica and Reagan
Policy Attorney and Housing Justice Organizer

This event is for community members interested in supporting neighbors through the eviction process.

04/27/2026

The Housing Justice Center joined the National Housing Law Project (NHLP) and HOME Line to file an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in support of three Minnesota tenants suing a debt collection lawsuit mill over unfair debt collection practices, including inflating the amount of rent that tenants owed in an eviction case.

The amici asks that the Court of Appeals reverse the grant of summary judgment, remand for further proceedings, and hold the LLC to the highest standards under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Read the full amicus brief:

04/23/2026

04/15/2026

Join the Housing Justice League next Tuesday, April 21st, from 6-8pm to learn more about the Eviction timeline and process.

Minneapolis’ March 2026 eviction filing rates are up 60.3% compared to March 2025.

This event is for mutual aid organizers, rapid response networks, impacted community leaders, educators, social workers, advocates, and tenant leaders to:

🔍Bring more clarity to understanding the eviction process and timelines

💪🏾 Raise awareness of the agency tenants have to intervene in the process

⚖️ Give emergent organizing networks and leaders the legal information to create strategies for eviction response and broad information sharing

We aim to give a legal overview of the eviction process, share resources for eviction defense, and arm advocates with the knowledge needed to keep neighbors housed and combat mass displacement.

Register to receive more info, including event location: https://actionnetwork.org/events/community-eviction-response

04/08/2026

One of the Minnesota legislative bills now signed into law helps supportive housing providers stay open in 2026 with an infusion of $9 million, to make up for some of the funds lost from the federal government. We unpack why this is one of several important housing bills being discussed for the stat