Virginia Students Sue for In-State Tuition
The Legal Aid Justice Center filed a lawsuit in Arlington County Circuit Court on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, on behalf of seven immigrant students from Virginia, all of whom have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status by the federal government. Although these students grew up in Virginia and graduated from Virginia […]
Leer másNew Executive Director Announced
Mary Bauer to Lead Legal Aid Justice Center The Legal Aid Justice Center is pleased to announce that Mary Bauer has been selected to be the new executive director, following the departure of long-time director, Alex Gulotta. Bauer – a recognized leader and key litigator in immigration reform efforts on the national level – most […]
Leer másExecutive Director Position Announcement
Alex Gulotta to Join Bay Area Legal Aid in 2014 Alex Gulotta has announced that he is resigning as executive director of the Legal Aid Justice Center, effective at the end of 2013. In January 2014, he will begin his new role as executive director of Bay Area Legal Aid in the San Francisco area. […]
Leer másSettlement Reached in Public Housing Case
Public housing tenants and the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) reached a settlement in the federal class action suit filed last year to challenge the failure of the CRHA to provide adequate electric utility allowances to residents. CRHA’s failure resulted in tens of thousands of dollars of overcharges to low-income Charlottesville residents. The Legal […]
Leer másPartnering to Reduce Minority Suspensions
Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) and the Legal Aid Justice Center are proud to announce a new partnership designed to reduce the disparities in suspension rates among minority students and students with disabilities attending HCPS middle schools. The partnership is the result of more than nine months of collaboration to further develop and enhance Henrico’s […]
Leer másCrisis in Correctional Care
Part one of WVTF Radio’s week-long series on correctional care, features Attorney Abigail Turner and her efforts to bring a tragic situation to light.
Leer másDuvall Wins «Making Kids Count» Award
Congratulations to attorney Kate Duvall for receiving the Carol S. Fox «Making Kids Count» Award from Voices for Virginia’s Children. Kate represents dozens of children in the juvenile justice system, helping with re-entry planning, access to school and mental health treatment and other issues. She also successfully helped lobby for positive changes in the juvenile […]
Leer másHolly Acres Suit Filed
Two years later, almost to the day, our team is still working to resolve this case for the displaced tenants of the Holly Acres mobile home park, which was flooded by Tropical Storm Lee. Our pro bono partners at Pillsbury – in addition to our own attorneys – have been tireless in their dedication to […]
Leer másNavigator Grant Victory
The August 15 award of a $1.2M Navigator Grant to a consortium of legal aid providers in Virginia – via the Virginia Poverty Law Center – will make it possible for the Legal Aid Justice Center to fund two staff positions to help Virginians obtain health care. A huge thank you to our own Laurel […]
Leer másFalls Church Seeks Experienced Fundraiser
Our development team is looking for an experienced fundraiser to work in our Falls Church office. Head to Jobs for a full description.
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