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A federal judge has ordered Davis Wright Tremaine and one of its partners to pay more than $40,000 in sanctions for failing to mention “long-standing, settled caselaw” that barred the court from issuing an injunction sought by the law firm. ow.ly/URn830s4G7B #ethics
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Millions of Americans could face eviction as housing protection expires in June. cnb.cx/2R665iY
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I just need to shout out my love ❤️ for all my fellow #LegalAid lawyers out there. Thank you for all you do to try to help your clients navigate our legal system. Your work is valuable, even if you’re not paid your worth.
#CivilDefenders #LegalAidMatters #Proud2BPublicInterest
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This holiday season, housing advocates far & near are hoping that before the clock strikes 12 on January 1, a COVID-19 relief bill will be enacted to stave off the forthcoming wave of evictions. n.pr/3hq0kWg
Yes! The overwhelming increase in evictions is stressing already scarce legal aid resources while at the same time DV, unemployment, and education cases are increasing. We need more legal aid attorneys! Even with our pro bono partners we can’t meet the need for services.
.@JustinFWise: "A leading advocate for increased LSC funding, Radhika Singh, the chief of civil legal services at NLADA, noted that legal aid support should be considered a layer of the federal pandemic response": ow.ly/vxGG50CFkJH
#SafeguardJustice
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If Congress and President Trump fail to act by the end of December:
- 12 million Americans will lose unemployment benefits
- Emergency paid leave will end
- The moratorium on evictions will expire
The situation is urgent. Americans need help and they need it now.
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Please aid us in urging the CDC to extend, improve & enforce its eviction moratorium. Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes at the end of the month! #RentReliefNow tinyurl.com/SupportRentersNo…
Thank you @NatashaChenCNN for bringing attention to this issue and how @GeorgiaLegal works to help low income tenants in Georgia.
Millions of Americans could lose their homes as an emergency CDC order halting evictions is set to expire at the end of the month. cnn.it/37B58mZ
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"Eviction is a a jagged, steep downward slide with no ladder back up," explains #housing expert @EmilyABenfer on the latest Talk Justice episode. Hear her and LSC President @ron_flagg discuss the current #eviction crisis and the importance of legal aid. buzzsprout.com/1263272/57877…
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“Without action from Congress, we are going to see a tsunami of evictions & its fallout will directly impact the health system and harm the health of families for years to come”
Great @NPR piece citing the campaign’s recent letter to Congress npr.org/sections/health-shot…
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Action Needed: Congress Must Act to Ensure Critical COVID-19 Relief | National Low Income Housing Coalition nlihc.org/resource/action-ne…
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Fact that CDC moratorium theoretically covers 96% of renters but that eviction rates are *higher* than last year in some cities (wapo.st/2HG0pHu) perfectly demonstrates enforcement problems caused by < 10% of tenants having counsel. @emilyabenfer @NLIHC @NHLP
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Currently millions of American are struggling to pay rent, the risk of widespread homelessness is very real. In this episode, @nprlifekit explains how to qualify for the new eviction moratorium and what to know if you can't pay your rent. trib.al/WqWmH7y
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For every 10,000 Americans living in poverty, there is less than one #CivilLegalAid attorney. Check out @NCAJNCAJ’s Justice Index to learn what the situation is like in your state: ow.ly/I02h50Bb418
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#SafeguardJustice
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As the pandemic continues, finding secure and affordable housing is becoming more difficult. This is especially true for Americans with criminal records, whose applications are regularly denied by landlords. Read more from @aoscruggs: ow.ly/z2pM50B9IwT
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#RethinkJails
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Gov. Wolf's moratorium on evictions is currently scheduled to end on 8/31. The PAC wants you to know your rights. Check out this Illegal Lockout flyer from @CLSphila. Read the PAC's full report on Evictions and Police Response; found here: tinyurl.com/PAC-EPR
