Lawyers for Equal Justice

Time 2021-06-03 19:17:07

Web Name: Lawyers for Equal Justice

WebSite: http://lejhawaii.org

ID:180795

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Our cases change systems and policies to make justice, equality and opportunity available to everyone. Our WorkRecent Update: Lawyers for Equal Justice hires new Director of Litigation, Ray Kong. Settlement sends a message that there are serious consequences for violating the eviction moratorium. Public officials and the media must learn from their previous mistakes and resist spreading dangerous “tough on crime” myths in the face of this serious public health emergency. District Court Judge Jill Otake rejected an attempt by Front Street Affordable Housing Partners to unilaterally end affordability restrictions that the developer agreed to when it accepted public money for the development. A group of advocates for Hawaiʻi tenants is warning landlords that they may face serious legal consequences, including possible liability for substantial money damages, if they attempt to evict tenants during the emergency ban on evictions. Although the law is clear that the state must provide mental health services until age 21, the state is routinely ending service after age 18, impacting potentially hundreds of young people in Hawaiʻi. A new study confirms the existence of a stark disparity in legal representation between landlords and tenants, and a corresponding imbalance in eviction case outcomes in favor of landlords. Collins was nominated by Lawyers for Equal Justice for his efforts to preserve the affordability of Front Street Apartments, among other noble causes. Federalclass action lawsuit filed to require the state to provide food stamps within 30 days as required by federal law The suit claims DHS has illegally discriminated against the residents by drastically cutting their medical benefits based on the plaintiffs’ status as legal residents from other countries. Circuit Court Judge Gary W.B. Chang ruled that the Department of Human Services illegally cut the immigrants’ access to state-funded medical benefits. Lawyers for Equal Justice is a nonprofit law firm that advocates for low-income residents of Hawaiʻi. Our central mission is to help our clients gain access to the resources, services and fair treatment that they need to realize their opportunities for self-achievement and economic security.Subscribe to our newsletter

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