DC Access to Justice Commission
@DCATJComm
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Joined May 2019
Thanks to @DC_Bar for featuring the work of the Commission on its 20th anniversary. If you want to support us and our work, go to https://t.co/MhrvpSxbnd
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Since its creation in 2005 by the D.C. Court of Appeals, the D.C. Access to Justice Commission has played a vital role in promoting the interests of District residents and supporting legal aid...
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In response to the ongoing government shutdown, the American University School of Public Affairs opened its doors to federal employees affected by the furlough, offering a full day of free learning and networking opportunities. https://t.co/O7WDroRrB1
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The American University School of Public Affairs opened its doors Friday to federal employees affected by the furlough, offering a full day of free learning and networking opportunities.
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A new hotline is working to make it easier to find cheap legal help in D.C.
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The newly launched D.C. Resource Bridge streamlines the search for legal assistance by creating a hotline at 202-933-HELP (4357).
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We are all about plain language! Kudos to @TheLab_DC for this important work!
📝NEW RESOURCE: A Field Guide to Fix Government Forms The Lab has developed over 60 forms used by 14 DC Government agencies. And along the way, we’ve learned a few things. We think it’s time that we shared what has worked for us. Learn more: https://t.co/0ALrIOrGrN
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A federal government shutdown will not shut down the DC Government. DC will remain open, our students will be in class, parks will be clean, streets will be safe, trash will be picked up, and we will continue to function as a world-class city no matter what happens in Congress.
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We were thrilled today to host Nikole Nelson from @frontlinejust to learn about the impact of community justice workers. You can watch our discussion at https://t.co/zmpr9GPu1T. Read the DC Court Task Force report recommending a CJW program for DC at https://t.co/FMXGElEjTr
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Legal Services Corp. Awards $5.5M To 19 For Pro Bono Work - Law360
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Nineteen legal services organizations across 15 states received a total of $5.5 million in awards to support their pro bono services for low-income Americans, the Legal Services Corp. announced...
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Under Trump, Hiring Immigration Lawyers Is Often Impossible - Law360
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As the Trump administration follows through on campaign promises to arrest and deport millions, immigrants are increasingly finding that hiring an immigration lawyer is impossible. And without...
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We're building a strong rapid response to counter the abuse of power by the Trump Administration. We're hiring a Civil Rights Attorney to ensure that homeless people can live their lives w/out being harassed by police or having their belongings destroyed.
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Street outreach orgs supporting unhoused residents on the ground: 🚨 Miriam’s Kitchen: 202-452-8926 🚨 Pathways to Housing: 202-529-2972 🚨 Community Connections: 202-546-1512 Share w/ a neighbor, check in on our most vulnerable, & make sure our community stays informed.
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5/5 this testimony encapsulates why the program is essential - as the witness said "is my life worth this investment"?
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4/5 and these organizations can't meet the need presented to them -- this sheet details the increased need this year
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3/5 over 200 DC agencies and community nonprofits partner with the 30+ orgs and 250+ staff whose work relies on ATJ funding.
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2/5 the Legal Services Corporation found that $1 of investment in civil legal help results in $7 in community savings - it helps people secure public benefits and saves systems like Medicaid millions of dollars
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1/5 While @councilofdc is on a break... what is the Access to Justice Initiative? It ensures that 40,000 DC residents get legal help when their safety, health, housing, economic viability is at risk.
"Cutting Access to Justice is shameful," thunders Mendelson, opposing Pinto and Parker's amendment. He also says the Child Tax Credit would be on a "slimmed-down basis" and would only have funding for a single year.
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we hope that @CMWendellFelder votes NO on this amendment. more than 5,000 Ward 7 residents get help from this program that will potentially lose 1/3 of its funding.
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we hope that @CMRobertWhiteDC will vote NO on this amendment. 50% of these funds support housing-related legal help that keeps people out of the District's homelessness system and safely housed.
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Tell @councilofdc not to make $10M of ATJ funds conditional. This will devastate our legal services network in DC. Vote no on @CMBrookePinto and @CMZParker5 's amendment. The ATJ Initiative is a LIFELINE to vulnerable DC residents.
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Great news about one of our Commissioners, Prof. Jessica Steinberg.
We’re excited to share big news from the GW Law Clinics! Dean Carmia Caesar has stepped into the role of Clinic Director. Additionally, Professor Jessica Steinberg will serve as Faculty Director of the Clinics. Learn more here: https://t.co/7XSdNG22fi
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