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GiveBIG toward a radically different future
Message from Janet Chung, Columbia Legal Services Advocacy Director, regarding our advocacy.
Powerful New Tool Coming for Victims of Wage Theft in Washington State
Governor signs bill allowing workers in most industries to use “wage liens” to ensure they get paid for their work
Governor Inslee Signs Bill Eliminating Restriction on State Legal Aid Funding
Recipients of state funds can now use those funds to provide legal assistance to undocumented immigrants
Governor Inslee Signs Bill Creating an Automatic Protection from Bank Account Garnishment
HB 1525 protects low-income Washingtonians in collection
Governor Inslee Signs Bill Banning For-Profit Detention Into Law
House Bill 1090 prohibits private, for-profit companies from operating detention facilities in Washington State
Lawsuit Demands DCYF End Practice of Handcuffing Children and Youth in Solitary Confinement
Suit seeks appointment of a Special Master to oversee compliance, as well as monetary damages for three youth harmed by unconstitutional restraint.
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.
Rogers v. Dept of Children, Youth & Families – Complaint
Demanda exige que el DCYF ponga fin a la práctica de esposar a los niños y jóvenes en régimen de aislamiento
La demanda solicita el nombramiento de un juez especial para supervisar el cumplimiento, y una indemnización por daños y perjuicios para tres jóvenes perjudicados por la restricción inconstitucional
Rush v. WA State Dept of Corrections – Amended Complaint
Rush v. WA State Dept of Corrections – Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Litigation FAQ: Rush v. WA State Dept of Corrections
A list of general questions for people in DOC custody, and their family, discussing Columbia Legal Services’ recently filed lawsuit.