Honoring Latina-o-x Heritage: Washington farmworkers’ fight for justice persists
The Latina-o-x community makes up the great majority of Washington State’s agricultural workers. As a community of color, culturally and linguistically distinct, it is no accident this critical labor force faces chronic unsafe working conditions, harassment, and economic exploitation. During the pandemic, Congress passed a law to protect workers who got sick. However, many agricultural employers engaged in campaigns to rid workers rumored to have spread COVID.
Can a city banish its poor? WA’s highest court is asked to weigh in.
Being in the Top 10 isn’t always a good thing. Especially when it comes to homelessness. Washington state ranks number nine in the number of unsheltered homeless individuals, or those living on the street, and in the top five of the total number of people experiencing homelessness. The crisis escalated between 2020 and 2022, when that number jumped by 10%.
Keeping The Doors to Health Care Open
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, Washington's Health Care Authority (HCA) and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) extended coverage for all people on Medicaid (Apple Health). This extension, a lifeline for many, ended March 31, 2023, and renewals and eligibility reviews resumed.
New Laws Open Doors to Housing Justice for Tenants
Washington State has seen significant legal changes that benefit many NJP clients as they combat housing injustice. On July 23rd, two new bills go into effect. They provide access to virtual hearings in eviction cases and modify post-tenancy damage deposit disputes in Washington.
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Critical Rights of Native American Children and Tribes
In a huge victory for Native American children, families and tribes, on June 15, 2023, the United States Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in its Brackeen v. Haaland decision.
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NJP in the News: In Eastern Washington, victims seeking protection steer clear of a judge accused of domestic violence himself
Balancing the scales of justice
NJP opens a new office in Pullman, WA! Increased state legal aid funding targeting underserved regions allows NJP to open two new offices. The second office is opening in Quincy to serve Grant and Adams Counties.
How Americans navigate a civil justice system made ‘by lawyers, for lawyers’
Low-income people bear the brunt of the Crisis in Civil Justice System
“…and justice for all” Civil Legal Aid in Washington State
“…and justice for all” Civil Legal Aid in Washington State from Office of Civil Legal Aid on Vimeo.