SEEKING JUSTICE TOGETHER.

We envision a Washington State in which every person enjoys full human rights and economic opportunities.

COVID-19 Advocacy

We’re working to help mitigate the impacts facing communities at most risk during the current COVID-19 outbreak.

COVID-19 Benefits for Undocumented People

Undocumented individuals now have access to all the benefits that they are eligible for in one place.

Los indocumentados ahora tienen acceso a todos los beneficios para los que son elegibles en un solo lugar. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información.

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SEEKING LEGAL HELP?

If you are in need of legal representation or individual services, please visit our Get Help page.

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WE ARE A
LEGAL IMPACT
ORGANIZATION.

Our focus is on big, systemic change. We do this through two main advocacy areas. Visit our About Us page to learn more, or explore our Advocacy Issues.

Impact Litigation

Policy Reform

HIGHLIGHTS

GiveBIG toward a radically different future

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2021.04.16

Message from Janet Chung, Columbia Legal Services Advocacy Director, regarding our advocacy....Read More

Powerful New Tool Coming for Victims of Wage Theft in Washington State

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2021.04.16

Governor signs bill allowing workers in most industries to use “wage liens” to ensure they get paid for their work...Read More

Governor Inslee Signs Bill Eliminating Restriction on State Legal Aid Funding

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2021.04.16

Recipients of state funds can now use those funds to provide legal assistance to undocumented immigrants...Read More

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2021.04.16

GiveBIG toward a radically different future

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2021.04.16

Powerful New Tool Coming for Victims of Wage Theft in Washington State

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2021.04.16

Governor Inslee Signs Bill Eliminating Restriction on State Legal Aid Funding

EVENTS

2021 Legislative Priorities

Working to dismantle and transform the systems that perpetuate poverty and injustice.

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ADVOCACY ISSUES

Rogers v. Department of Children, Youth & Families

Incarcerated youth filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Children, Youth & Families, demanding an end to the practice of handcuffing children and youth in solitary confinement.

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Student Loan Reform

Creating higher education and employment opportunities through student loan reform.

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City of Seattle v. Steven Long

A King County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of a Seattle vehicle resident whose home was impounded by the City, marking a significant win for the rights of individuals who live in their vehicles.

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Benefits for Undocumented Individuals in Relation to COVID-19

Benefits resource guide for undocumented individuals during COVID-19 pandemic.

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Covid-19 Vaccine for People Inside DOC Facilities

Immediate access to the vaccine is critical to protecting the people in DOC custody, but simply allocating the required number of doses will not be sufficient.

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Torres v. US Department of Labor

US Department of Labor tossed aside all farmworker survey data that indicated higher piece-rate wages are the prevailing practice in Washington’s tree-fruit industry.

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