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Striving for Equal Justice in Washington State

As we celebrate Black History Month, and the achievements of Black Americans in every realm of social and economic life, the Northwest Justice Project is delighted to share a new resource from the Washington State Minority and Justice Commission. The 2024 Diversity in the Judiciary Directory highlights judges, commissioners, and magistrates of color from who serve as mentors, sources of information, representation, and bridges to the justice system for their communities.

Domestic Violence Victims and Court Challenges to DV Firearm Surrender Laws

Firearm surrender laws pertaining to perpetrators of domestic violence are being challenged in both the Washington State Supreme Court and the US Supreme Court. In this interview, we ask Northwest Justice Project Executive Director César Torres about the nature of those challenges and what they could mean for victims of domestic violence.