by Adriana | Jun 1, 2022 | General
Since the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic, people inside prisons have faced extreme risk of exposure, repeated outbreaks, prolonged lockdown conditions, and an overall lack of effective precautionary measures. Unlike the general public, people in prison are unable...
by Adriana | May 27, 2022 | General
THURSTON COUNTY, WA, May 27, 2022 — A Washington Superior Court judge has dismissed Rush v. DOC, a lawsuit filed by Columbia Legal Services (CLS) against the Department of Corrections (DOH) and Department of Health (DOH) for failing to protect people in their...
by Adriana | Apr 22, 2022 | General
On Earth Day we have a special obligation to confront the reality of climate chaos and the unequal impacts it has on people across Washington. Extreme heat and wildfires are now a part of our seasons, and many of us cannot just stay indoors until the seasons change....
by Adriana | Apr 7, 2022 | General
Columbia Legal Services (CLS) is thrilled to share that our Advocacy Director Janet Chung has been appointed to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division One. While her leadership and contributions will be greatly missed at CLS, we are inspired to see Janet...
by Adriana | Apr 6, 2022 | General
Governor Jay Inslee signed the supplemental budget on March 31, marking the end of bill signings for the 2022 legislative session. Looming midterm elections in November undoubtedly shaped the results of this short 60-day session: transformative legislative victories...
by Adriana | Apr 5, 2022 | General
Last week, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a bill that will provide much-needed relief to people burdened with legal financial obligations (LFOs)—the fees, fines, costs, and restitution imposed by courts on people with criminal convictions. House Bill...
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