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Along with the National Association of the Deaf and the Equal Rights Center, we alerted MD, VA, and WV agencies about disability discrimination in the administration of public benefits.
Significantly improved conditions at St. Elizabeths Hospital led a federal court to vacate its 2020 order which provided lifesaving emergency relief for patients.
The inhumane conditions at the DC Jail were highlighted by the Washington City Paper along with our efforts together with the Public Defender Service, University Legal Services, and Sidley Austin to combat these conditions.
The Committee joined families of victims of police violence and more than 200 organizations calling for an United Nations inquiry into US police violence.
Together with former WLC Legal Director, Matt Handley, the Committee filed a wage theft and misclassification collective action against several contracting companies.
The New York Times and The Washington Post quoted Jonathan Smith on the indictment of Derek Chauvin and three other former Minneapolis police officers for violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
The Committee joined a coalition urging Mayor Bowser to use American Rescue Plan funding on intentional investments focused on targeting those most in need and addressing racial inequities.
The Committee joined a coalition urging the DC Council to reform DC’s Clean Hands Law that disqualifies residents from renewing their driver’s license as punishment for unpaid fines and fees. |
