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Thank you for reaching out. The Bail Project is in the process of expanding. At this time we can only serve individuals in cities where we have a site. If you or a loved one needs help paying bail in …
The Bail Project Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Bail Reform in Ohio More >
Spanish and Portuguese translations below. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2021 Contact: communications@nlg.org The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) stands in solidarity with the people of Colombia in their national uprising for peace, in defense of the right to a dignified …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 18, 2021Contact: Isabel Alegria, ialegria@publicadvocates.org, (510) 541-5428; Sara Fung, SFung@ChildrenNow.org, (916) 281-5631; Patty Guinto, pguinto@youthlaw.org, (626) 512-4974; Ashley Aguirre, ashley@californianstogether.org, (562) 832-071 After Review of 2020 Pandemic Spending Plans, Education Advocates Call for More Transparency, Accountability, & Services as Some $55B in …
“Busting Myths about Forced Migrants” is a blog series authored by student volunteers from IRAP’s law school chapters. Each month, a different IRAP chapter dispels a common misconception related to refugee issues. We hope this series will provide readers with …
Busting Myths about Forced Migrants: Inhumane Immigration Policies More >
Critical Resistance stands in solidarity with Palestine and is deeply opposed to Israel’s continued colonization, occupation, and use of imprisonment and administrative detention against the Palestinian people. As an organization dedicated to the abolition of the prison industrial complex, our …
It’s been 67 years since 13 Black families won their lawsuit to desegregate schools and secured the right to equal education for students of color. All these years later and we still know that for any real and lasting progress …
We are excited to announce that Bryan Stevenson will join Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for a special performance honoring the struggle for justice in America. Airing Friday, “Freedom, Justice and Hope” is a collaboration that …
Bryan Stevenson Joins Wynton Marsalis for Jazz at Lincoln Center Special Performance More >
For Immediate ReleaseMay 14, 2021Contact: Duc Luu, dluu@publicadvocates.org, 857-373-9118 Public Advocates Statement on Renter Funding in May Budget Revision Statement by Legislative Counsel Andrés Ramos: “We are very pleased that Governor Newsom has made protecting renters a top priority in the May …
Statement: Public Advocates on Renter Funding in May Budget Revision More >
The Lynching of Porter Turner On the night of August 20, 1945, members of the Ku Klux Klan lynched Porter Flournoy Turner, a middle-aged Black man. Born in Greensboro, Georgia, Mr. Turner was a wage-earning farm laborer for his family …
Druid Hills Community in DeKalb County, Georgia, Erects Historical Marker More >
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: communications@nlg.org The National Lawyers Guild stands in solidarity with the people of Palestine in their struggle against the settler colonial state of Israel and calls on our members and allies throughout the United States and around …
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Today, Governor Newsom announced key highlights for the State’s May budget revision in a press conference, and the #1 takeaway was the historic and long overdue investments in public education. The directive is clear. To meet the needs of students …
Californians For Justice Statement on Governor Newsom’s Education Budget More >
Afghani family living in Lesvos refugee camp for over a year and a half wins case to reunify with 12-year-old son in Germany with the help of European Lawyers in Lesvos (ELIL). With the assistance of ELIL, an Afghani family …
Texas taxpayers spend approximately $2.2 billion each year to run the state’s overcrowded jails, where nearly three in four people are sitting behind bars awaiting trial, mostly because they cannot afford to post bail. Despite this, Texas lawmakers have decided to …
Doubling down on money bail system will be a costly mistake for Texas More >
Shifting power to the people beyond Biden’s first 100 days Today we are launching our latest federal policy agenda titled “Shifting Power to the People: A Rights-based Vision for Biden & the 117th Congress.” Building on our demands for the …
News: Shifting power to the people beyond Biden’s first 100 days More >
Petitioners Desiree Martinez and Maria de Jesus Sanchez, represented by PILP and Central California Legal Services, sued the City of Clovis to force the City’s Housing Element to comply with state law. On April 30, 2021, the Fresno County Superior …
Court Finds Clovis’ “Voodoo Zoning” Does Not Comply With State Law. More >
This Mother’s Day, Critical Resistance sends our solidarity and fortitude to all the mothers, aunties, grandmothers, caregivers, and those who love them. We celebrate and… Originally published by Critical Resistance: Source
On January 8th, Governor Newsom released his proposed 2021-2022 budget. After a year when students and families have struggled through a pandemic, natural disasters, a historic election, and the different manifestations of white supremacy, we commend Governor Newsom’s commitment to …
State Ed Budget: Crucial Investments in Young People’s Health & Wellness More >