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VICTORY! Deported US Veteran Joel Diaz-Rincon Returns to the US as a Lawful Permanent Resident Joel Diaz Rincon returns home after nearly 20 years, marking the second veteran to have his deportation overturned through Public Counsel’s Deported Veterans Project

Federal Lawsuit Filed To Get Deported Veteran Access To Naturalization Interview Public Counsel and Latham & Watkins filed a lawsuit against the federal government in the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of Roman Sabal, a deported United States Marine Corps veteran who is eligible to become a U.S. citizen, but who has been blocked from completing the process by the federal government. Sabal’s efforts to become a citizen have spanned decades.

History is Made: Groundbreaking Settlement in Detroit Literacy Lawsuit A historic agreement was reached between the plaintiffs and Governor Whitmer in the Gary B. literacy suit. The settlement will preserve a groundbreaking opinion by the Sixth Circuit, and provides an immediate infusion of resources to improve literacy education for public school students in Detroit.

Justice continues. So do we. During the Covid-19 pandemic, work of legal first responders is now more important than ever, and our attorneys and advocates are on the frontlines to defend the most vulnerable groups and to push for just policies. Check out how we’ve been standing up for equity since this crisis began!

05/21/2020
Federal Lawsuit Filed To Get Deported Veteran Access To Naturalization Interview On May 21, 2020, Public Counsel and Latham & Watkins filed a lawsuit against the federal government in the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of Roman Sabal, a deported United States Marine Corps veteran who is eligible to become a U.S. citizen, but who has been blocked from completing the process by the federal government. Sabal’s efforts to become a citizen have spanned decades.

05/08/2020
Public Counsel Announces New Vice President and Chief Program Officer Public Counsel, the nation’s largest pro bono law firm, has announced the selection of Cindy Pánuco as the organization’s new Vice President and Chief Program Officer. After considering candidates from across the nation, Public Counsel elevated a leader from within the organization to the position – Pánuco has been the Directing Attorney of Public Counsel’s Consumer Rights and Economic Justice (CREJ) project for the past year.

05/19/2020
Advocates Hail End Of Controversial Los Angeles County PACE Program Homeowner and consumer advocates call on local entities statewide to follow the County’s lead and protect vulnerable homeowners from predatory financing scheme.

04/10/2020
Cancer Patient Sues the City of LA for Wrongful Tow and Sale of his Vehicle On April 10, 2020, Public Counsel and international law firm Kirkland & Ellis LLP filed a lawsuit on behalf of Joseph Morrissey against the City of Los Angeles and Viertel’s Automotive Service (d/b/a Viertel’s Towing Services, Viertel’s Central & Northeast Division) for the wrongful seizure and sale of Morrissey’s car while he was recovering from cancer surgery. The suit alleges that the City violated Morrissey’s constitutional rights against unreasonable seizure and due process, and federal and state laws that prohibit disability discrimination.

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01/14/2015
LA Times: Skid row doctor's care includes finding patients a home Los Angeles Times A new County program uses county Department of Health Services money to subsidize rents for the very sick among the county's 39,000 homeless people. Experts call it the nation's most promising initiative to end homelessness.

01/09/2015
Los Angeles Times: Activists fear that big-project zoning change would ignore L.A.'s poor Los Angeles Times Newly proposed rules meant to smooth the way for vetting big developments in Los Angeles are stirring up alarm among community groups that say the plan doesn't do enough to protect poor households or small businesses from being displaced.

01/05/2015
California Health Report: High school students push for playgrounds in small cities southeast of L.A. California Health Report A group of high school students from Southeast L.A. County is learning to lobby for green space and greater play opportunities for the area’s youngest children.

Gov. Gavin Newsom Accepts Public Counsel's 2019 William O. Douglas Award
2019 William O Douglas Awards Dinner
Mike Farrell Accepts Public Counsel's 2018 William O. Douglas Award
Grammy-nominated musical guest Aloe Blacc Performs at the 2018 Douglas Dinner
Mike Farrell -- Recipient of the 2018 William O. Douglas Award
Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr. Accepts Public Counsel's 2017 William O. Douglas Award
The Campaign to Legalize Street Vending In L.A.
Dignity for Wounded Warriors and Their Caretakers
The Fight for Justice at LAX and Beyond