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Your support played a role in creating justice for thousands of marginalized members of our community. Together, with you, we will continue to dismantle injustice and pursue lasting change. Thank you for joining us in the fight for civil rights!
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Mr. Villalta was helping his family member cut down a dead tree when the Department of Natural Resources Police arrived to question if he had a license to do so. The officers unlawfully detained him without any suspicion of criminal activity and contacted ICE.
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February marks the start of our annual Associates Campaign! We will be hosting the campaign on an exciting new platform. Contact us to get your firm involved!
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Mr. Evans was prevented from applying to live at Maple View Flats when he was quoted a rent higher than what was normally charged. He was told that it was the policy to charge a higher rent to persons who use a voucher than to other tenants.
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Dear Friend,
We at the Committee are incredibly grateful for everyone who supported us this past year. Your generosity has impacted the lives of low-wage workers, students, victims of police misconduct, prisoners, persons with disabilities, immigrants, parents, and those facing the harmful effects of gentrification.
As we approach a new decade, we stand ready to face new manifestations of discrimination. Your support will power the next generation of civil rights progress. Thank you for making this lasting change possible.
Jonathan Smith
Executive Director
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More News
The Pay Stub Clinic and Daniel A. Katz, Senior Counsel were featured on WAMU 88.5.
Emily Gunston, Deputy Legal Director, was featured on WPFW 89.3’s “Works In Progress” on December 16th, discussing the decriminalization of fare evasion and our case on behalf of Mr. Villalta.
NPR’s KCUR quoted Emily Gunston on police reform in Overland Park.
The Committee filed a joint amicus brief regarding the conditions of confinement for persons with intellectual disabilities in federal prison.
Counsel, Maggie Hart testified regarding proposed Chapter 30 regulations governing special education in the District.
Daniel A. Katz testified before the Committee on Labor & Workforce Development on how non-compete agreements exacerbate workplace power disparities.
Long-time Board member, John Heintz, and former Director of the Equal Employment Opportunity Project, Avis E. Buchanan, will receive the Legal Aid Servant of Justice Award this year. Congratulations to you both!
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Workers' Rights Clinic January 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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