Advocating for civil legal aid and access to justice in Washington State.
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Thanks to the @KCCouncil for the proclamation in honor of Pro Bono Week (Oct. 23 - 29)! Councilmembers @reagandunn and @RDembowski presented the proclamation to legal aid providers today.
@NWIRP @BLC_WA @TeamChild @WAStateBar @kingcountybar @RDembowski @reagandunn
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"There can be no justice without equal access to justice."
Today's reports from DOJ demonstrate the federal government's understanding that civil legal aid is an essential response to the pandemic. Continued federal investment in legal services is critical to ensuring our recovery is fair and equitable:
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Restores the Office for Access to Justice
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ALT DOJ building in transparency in the background with flag waving quote on top of image that says Making real the promise of equal justice under law was the founding principle of the Department of Justice and is the mission for which it must always stand. There can be no equal justice without equal access to justice. And because we do not yet have equal access to justice in America, the task before us is urgent.
Public funding for civil legal aid programs like the Northwest Justice Project provides critical lifelines to people around the state, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.
What did Sergio do when he lost his unemployment benefits? Read his NJP story: facebook.com/NWJusticeProjec…
Equal Justice Coalition retweeted
Thank you @KCCKohlWelles for helping to ensure there was additional funding for legal aid in the COVID 8 budget. We have much work to do to increase access to justice for all and this is an important step.
Thanks @kcexec & @KCCouncil for including $2M for legal aid in the latest COVID relief package! As @KCCKohlWelles said, this budget "allocates the resources to ensure access to justice" and helps balances the scales of our recovering court system.
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Equal Justice Coalition retweeted
So important which it remained in the final Covid 8 budget.
Thanks @kcexec & @KCCouncil for including $2M for legal aid in the latest COVID relief package! As @KCCKohlWelles said, this budget "allocates the resources to ensure access to justice" and helps balances the scales of our recovering court system.
kingcounty.gov/council/mainn…
Thanks @kcexec & @KCCouncil for including $2M for legal aid in the latest COVID relief package! As @KCCKohlWelles said, this budget "allocates the resources to ensure access to justice" and helps balances the scales of our recovering court system.
kingcounty.gov/council/mainn…
Equal Justice Coalition retweeted
Tune in tomorrow to learn from the Northwest Justice Project about the changes to state eviction laws and how legal aid helps protect tenant rights and keep people housed: facebook.com/events/11696837…
Equal Justice Coalition retweeted
Press Release — The House Committee on Appropriations yesterday approved funding legislation that includes $600 million for LSC. If enacted, this would be the largest single increase ever in LSC funding. Learn more: lsc.gov/press-release/house-…
“There’s a justice issue that’s about to explode,” said @RDembowski, and civil cases “will be kicked to the back of the line and there will be real harm done.” That's why civil legal aid is a crucial piece of King County's COVID relief efforts:
seattletimes.com/seattle-new…
President Biden's plan to "reinvigorate the federal government’s role in advancing access to justice" is a critical step toward expanding civil legal aid in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. As a next step, Congress must increase funding for @LSCtweets to meet increased needs.
President Biden to take executive action today to "reinvigorate the federal government’s role in advancing access to justice," including re-establishing the White House Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
The legal aid system "has never had anywhere close to enough money to meet the need, and over time, federal appropriations have stagnated or been cut, resulting in less funding, adjusted for inflation, than when the tap was turned on." Congress must act!
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The 2021 WA legislative session ended yesterday with historic new investments in civil legal aid, including full funding for our budget request!
A HUGE thank you to our legislators and to all the advocates who raised your voices for justice this year.
Equal Justice Coalition retweeted
#ABADay starts tomorrow! Register here to join us for our annual advocacy event: bit.ly/2QeivVC
Save the date for #ABADay 2021: Advocates for Justice on April 20 and 21! Join your fellow legal professionals for two days of panels, advocacy opportunities, celebrities and more! Learn more today. ambar.org/5abn93
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The @WASenDemocrats & @WAHouseDems budget proposals both fully fund COVID legal aid response services! A HUGE thank you to all the advocates who raised your voice this session - now let's get this critical funding for front-line programs over the finish line.
Equal Justice Coalition retweeted
@washingtonpost editorial nails it: "This is an offense to justice"
Without ever seeing a lawyer, you can lose your kids, home and freedom.
#CivilJusticeReform
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Equal Justice Coalition retweeted
Press release—LSC is requesting funding from Congress to address the surge in demand for #legalaid amid the #COVID19 pandemic. Learn more: go.usa.gov/xsxgh
