Is there enough protection for foreign farmworkers in the U.S., including in Whatcom?
NJP attorneys and other advocates argue the H-2A program doesn’t do enough to protect H-2A workers and call for more regulatory oversight.
Commentary: Want to make a real difference for struggling vets? Ensure access to legal aid
Far too often, veterans do not know their rights and don’t get the help they need. Low-income veterans and other military personnel received inadequate or no professional legal help for 88 percent of their civil legal problems in 2017, according to a recent report by the Legal Services Corporation.
Civil legal aid funding at risk
Decrease in federal funding could hinder low-income Washingtonians in pursuit of justice
Supreme Court recognizes harm to children exposed to domestic violence – parents can petition for Protection Orders
The scourge of family and intimate partner violence plagues every community and causes long-term physical and emotional injuries to victims and children. Despite strong legislative safeguards, judges across the state have been unwilling to grant the full protections of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA). NJP’s statewide campaign to ensure families and children receive the […]
Trying to get ahead while behind bars: 19 female inmates earn college degrees
College graduations are emotional occasions, but it would be hard to match the level of enthusiasm and joy that pervaded the gymnasium at the Washington Corrections Center for Women this month when 19 inmates received diplomas.
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The Car Was Repossessed, but the Debt Remains
More than a decade after Yvette Harris’s 1997 Mitsubishi was repossessed, she is still paying off her car loan.
Updates and Developments (April 2017)
Dear Colleagues – I am looking forward to our (belated!) 2016 All Staff meeting next week. We will have the opportunity to recognize and celebrate some of our colleagues as we gather from all corners of the state to reconnect and reenergize. We will also get to meet and welcome the many new colleagues who […]
Discrimination, ill-treatment are commonplace in local businesses
Discrimination and hostile work environment are prevalent in Yakima County. Especially in companies where the predominant workforce is an immigrant and is not reported for fear of reprisals, says attorney Blanca Rodriguez of the Northwest Justice Project.
King County Housing Authority to hold lottery for Section 8 waitlist
The King County Housing Authority will hold a lottery to create a new waiting list for Section 8 vouchers.
King County is jailing fewer youths, making some progress on racial disparity
While the debate about King County’s new proposed youth jail and courthouse continues, the county announced Friday that it is continuing to make strides in reducing the number of youths who are incarcerated. It also announced modest progress in reducing racial disparities.