Braam v. Washington – History of the Case

The start of the case A substantive due process right to adequate care The 2004 Settlement Agreement The Panel’s Professional Standards and 2006 and 2008 Implementation Plans The 2008 Enforcement Action The 2011 Revised Settlement and Exit Agreement The Disbanding the...
2023 Imagine Justice Youth Art Celebration & Contest

2023 Imagine Justice Youth Art Celebration & Contest

En Español Columbia Legal Services is excited to announce the annual Imagine Justice Youth Art Celebration & Contest. We invite all youth, ages 5-19, to enter an original, 2-dimensional creation that reflects the theme “Imagining Justice.” Entries will be reviewed...
Legislative Update #4: Spotlight on Protecting Renters

Legislative Update #4: Spotlight on Protecting Renters

Session Update! CLS advocates are working hard to advance racial and economic equity in Washington this legislative session. Here’s an update from week eight: FEATURED BILL Protecting Tenants from Unfair Rental Debt: HB 1074 We are thrilled that a bill to...