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For 28 days, St. Elizabeths hospital had no running water, creating unsafe and unsanitary conditions for patients. We sued to protect the victims of this crisis.
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The District and Prince George's police chased our client into his home and beat him. He is intellectually disabled and had done nothing wrong. We sued and settled for significant damages.
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Dear Friend,
As Thanksgiving approaches, I am reminded that there is much to be thankful for – our courageous clients, tireless partners, generous supporters and dedicated colleagues. Over the last year, we have had the humbling privilege to use our skills and talents on work that helps create equity and justice.
Thanksgiving is also a time to reflect on the sacrifice of those who came before us in the fight for justice and to honor their legacy. As we move forward in this hard work, we build on the foundation they laid. Racial and economic equity won’t be achieved next year or the one after, but each year – with each case and project – we can come closer to the ideals that we profess to hold.
May you have a wonderful Thanksgiving next week surrounded by family and friends.
Jonathan Smith
Executive Director
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More News
The Washington Post ran Jonathan Smith’s opinion piece on the policy origins of gentrification.
The Kojo Nnamdi Show featured Emily Gunston’s, Deputy Director, work to improve transparency and accountability of the body-worn camera program.
The first ever HistoryPlunge Tournament for DC Public School students was held at the National Portrait Gallery.
Emily Gunston testified before the DC Council on the shortfalls of body-worn cameras.
Stacey Litner, Prisoners’ Rights Advocate, submitted written testimony on the “Restore the Vote Amendment Act 2019.”
Maggie Hart, Counsel, submitted written testimony regarding the “Vote by Mail Amendment Act of 2019.”
Joanna Wasik, Counsel, was featured in the National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens’ newsletter on employment discrimination often faced by returning citizens.
Associate Counsel, Brook Hill, spoke in a webinar on the insidious nature of Opportunity Zones in the DC context.
DC’s Historic Preservation Review Board voted to designate Barry Farm as a historic site.
The District Task Force on Jails & Justice, of which Jonathan Smith is a member, released their Phase I Report on their recommendations for how to improve the DC justice system.
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Workers' Rights Clinic October Schedule
Click here to get involved.
- Every Wednesday from 6-9pm at Bread for the City, 1525 Seventh Street NW
- 1st and 3rd Friday from 12-3:30pm at Bread for the City, 1640 Good Hope Road SE By appointment only. This is a temporary location.
- Last Saturday of the Month at Bread for the City, 1640 Good Hope Road SE
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