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Advocacy Updates: November 2024
Legal Aid DC in the Second Trump Administration
A message from Executive Director Vikram Swaruup following the 2024 election.
Client Spotlight: Clearing Hurdles to Unemployment Benefits
Legal Aid helped Kendahl Stevens cut through the red tape that was keeping her from the unemployment benefits she needed.
DC Pro Bono Week Profile: Tim Cordova
As a pro bono attorney, Tim helps clients with disabilities secure the benefits and health care they need.
Legal Aid DC Hosts Marijuana Pardon Clinic
The clinic helped over a dozen clients apply for a federal certificate of pardon
Legal Aid DC Sues Minnesota Commons Landlord for Violating Tenants’ Rights in Property Sale
The landlord is also facing lawsuit from the DC Attorney General for inhumane conditions.
Legal Aid DC in the Media
17 Apr 2024
Washington Informer: Swaruup, Adegbile Highlight Legal Aid Dinner
The Washington Informer's coverage of the 2024 Servant of Justice Awards Dinner
12 Apr 2024
DC Bar: Legal Aid DC Honors Servants of Justice
The DC Bar's blog covers the 2024 Servant of Justice Awards Dinner
05 Feb 2024
WTOP: DC law removes waiting period before divorce
A new law eliminates the waiting period before divorce in D.C. in an effort to help domestic violence survivors more quickly leave abusive spouses.
A new law eliminates the waiting period before divorce in D.C. in an effort to help domestic violence survivors more quickly leave abusive spouses.
04 Feb 2024
The Washington Post: New D.C. law eliminates waiting period prior to divorce
A new D.C. law eliminates a waiting period before divorce, a change spurred by victim advocates who say it will particularly help domestic violence survivors seeking to separate from an abusive spouse.
A new D.C. law eliminates a waiting period before divorce, a change spurred by victim advocates who say it will particularly help domestic violence survivors seeking to separate from an abusive spouse.
05 Jan 2024
WAMU: D.C. Councilmember Robert White on SNAP benefits, crime lab, and rental assistance
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the city will provide funding for additional SNAP benefits, ending a month-long saga between her administration and D.C. Council.
04 Jan 2024