Skagit Motel Mass Eviction Case Moves Forward
NJP just cleared a major hurdle in Millerd v. City of Sedro-Woolley — our federal civil rights lawsuit over the City’s mass eviction of more than 40 households from the Skagit Motel. This ruling keeps the case alive and gives NJP a roadmap for future litigation.
NJP: Celebrating 30 Years
We interviewed Pat “Mac” McIntyre, NJP’s founding Executive Director to reflect on NJP’s first 30 years. NJP has provided free legal information and services in low-income communities, protecting housing, income, safety, and stability for millions.
DeafBlind Patient Wins Fight Against Health Giant
Debra Kahn is DeafBlind and, for years, she couldn’t get the communication support she needed at doctor’s appointments. With NJP’s help, Debra filed a federal complaint under the Americans with Disabilities Act and won.
White House Budget Proposal Threatens to Eliminate Legal Aid Funding
Abby Daquiz, Executive Director President Trump's budget proposal for 2026 threatens to eliminate the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), placing crucial legal protections at risk for veterans, seniors, and families across Washington State and nationally. LSC provides funding for 130 legal aid organizations in all 50 states, including Northwest Justice Project (NJP). In Washington, NJP is […]
Black History Month: Celebrating Black Brilliance, Building Bridges to Justice
"The legal system can force open doors and sometimes even knock down walls. But it cannot build bridges. That job belongs to you and me." — Thurgood Marshall (July 2, 1908 – January 24, 1993), first Black Justice of the United States Supreme Court [NOTE: Scroll down for Black History Month events across Washington State] […]
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Meet Award-Winning NJP Attorney Coco Avery Holbrook
Coco won the 2024 Public Service & Leadership Award from the Washington Young Lawyers Committee of the Washington Bar Association. An interview revealed the passion, smarts, and personality Coco brings to her role as assistant managing attorney for Northwest Justice Project's Wenatchee field office. Why did you decide to work with NJP in rural Washington? […]
Language Rights Campaign
Speaking of Justice: NJP Launches Language Rights Campaign A skilled nursing facility in Federal Way refused to offer a sign-language interpreter to a deaf patient recovering from back surgery. This left her unable to discuss her treatment plan or physical therapy. The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) pursued this violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act […]
Krystal Jeffries: Tenant exposes massive rental aid fraud
Krystal Jeffries, living on Supplemental Security Income, never imagined she'd become the whistleblower to expose a massive fraud scheme that rocked COVID rental assistance in Spokane.
Transitional Housing Provider and City of Shelton sued for Illegal Police Eviction
OLYMPIA, WA – October 1, 2024 – Northwest Justice Project (NJP), a nonprofit statewide law firm, has sued transitional housing provider Crossroads Housing, the city of Shelton, and four of its officers for the illegal eviction of Michelle Engles. Body cam footage of the illegal eviction of Ms. Engels from her one-bedroom apartment is available. […]
Patricia Wynecoop: Beating a health crisis and saving her home
My house is on the Spokane Indian reservation. My grandpa grew up on this land. He had a sawmill. He ended up paying for the land by being the lumbermill for the tribe. They would haul wood by horse and flatbed. They’d get up at dark and come home at dark from Spokane. My dad […]