Blog
Discover more about our recent advocacy and the communities we fight for through our latest blog posts and media releases.
THE LATEST
Standing Together for Justice
In times like these, our work for justice is more important than ever. The recent election has stirred many emotions—sorrow, anger, and fear. For those of us at Columbia Legal Services and for the communities we work alongside, this is a moment to reaffirm...
What an inspiring week!
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for making Imagine Justice Week such a memorable and impactful event last week. Your enthusiasm and support truly brought our mission to life! Throughout the week, we hosted a Seattle Open House that welcomed...
2024 Imagine Justice Youth Art Winners
Elementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh School Elementary School Winner Artist Aydin Soner Artist Statement My artwork was done in color pencils and shows a young man reunited with his dad who was wrongly convicted, but spent many years imprisoned. New evidence showed that...
Current & Recent Litigation
Columbia Legal Services (CLS) is engaged in multiple cases, at various stages of litigation, at all times. Our advocacy teams consist of lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, and community engagement specialists working alongside communities impacted by the unjust...
Update: Green Hill School Transfers
DCYF must transfer the impacted class members back to Green Hill School by 5PM this Friday, 8/2.
Governor urged to reverse transfer of 43 young people to adult prison
Letter follows lawsuit against Department of Children, Youth & Families
Ta’afulisia v. DCYF – Letter to Governor Inslee and Secretary Strange
Ta’afulisia v. DCYF – Motion for Preliminary Injunction
FUJ v. USDOL – Preliminary Injunction Order
Federal Judge Orders U.S. Department of Labor to Immediately Reinstate Higher Harvest Wages in Washington H-2A Contracts
Today, Judge John H. Chun ordered the United States Department of Labor (DOL) to reinstate higher piece rate wages for Washington’s cherry, apple, pear, and berry harvests covering all H-2A contracts in Washington state. In his ruling, Judge Chun wrote: Here,...
Familias Unidas po la Justicia v. US Department of Labor
Farmworker families can’t afford a pay cut. - IMPACT LITIGATION OVERVIEW We filed a lawsuit on behalf of Familias Unidas por la Justicia, a farmworker union representing 900 members in Washington. Together, we will hold the U.S....