Implementation of the State Plan is underway! Organizations in the Alliance for Equal Justice are working on implementing various strategies outlined in the State Plan. To support the Alliance and advance the goals of the State Plan, the Access to …
On March 21, 2018, Wilson Rodriguez filed a lawsuit in federal district court against four Tukwila Police officers and the City of Tukwila. The lawsuit alleges that the Tukwila Police officers violated Mr. Rodriguez’s Fourth Amendment rights when they arrested …
Seattle Community Law Center (SCLC) is honored to present its first annual Equity Award to the Chief Seattle Club for long standing service to Seattle’s Native community. The award recognizes an SCLC partner organization that demonstrates a strong commitment to …
By Alex Strout, Intern, Equal Justice Coalition and MSW Candidate
Last month, on a cold night between 2a.m. and 6a.m., I joined more than a thousand volunteers in King County to participate in the annual Point In Time Count. …
JustLead Washington is pleased to announce our 2018 Leadership Academy Fellows, who join the Leadership Academy in its 5th anniversary year. The 30 new Fellows join a growing network of 114 community leaders committed to advancing equity and justice in …
As the debate over net neutrality continues, the ATJ Board’s Technology Committee continues to keep a close eye on developments in order to advocate for a free and open Internet. Net neutrality is critical to providing equal access to …
By Michelle Lucas, Sexual Violence Legal Services of the YWCA
In pursuit of the Access to Justice Board’s mission to ensure equal access to the justice system for people facing significant barriers, every two years we re-evaluate our priorities and …
The Access to Justice Board is seeking strategic thinkers with a demonstrated commitment to equitable justice to fill four seats on the Access to Justice Board. The positions may be filled by a person who is or is not an …
Spokane, WA – On January 9, 2018, Gabriel Gomez and the City of Spokane reached a final settlement in a lawsuit Mr. Gomez filed last August over a police officer having unlawfully detained him after he was the victim …
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Last Updated: May 2, 2018 by Administrator
Launching the First State Plan Collaboratory
Implementation of the State Plan is underway! Organizations in the Alliance for Equal Justice are working on implementing various strategies outlined in the State Plan. To support the Alliance and advance the goals of the State Plan, the Access to …
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Last Updated: March 30, 2018 by Administrator
Civil Rights Lawsuit Challenges Tukwila Police Officers’ Response to Tukwila Resident who Called Police Seeking Help
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Posted: March 13, 2018 by Administrator
Chief Seattle Club to Receive First Annual Equity Award for Service to the Native Community
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Posted: February 27, 2018 by Administrator
Count Us In 2018
By Alex Strout, Intern, Equal Justice Coalition and MSW Candidate
Last month, on a cold night between 2a.m. and 6a.m., I joined more than a thousand volunteers in King County to participate in the annual Point In Time Count. …
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Posted: February 26, 2018 by Administrator
JustLead Washington Celebrates a Five Year Milestone for the Leadership Academy
JustLead Washington is pleased to announce our 2018 Leadership Academy Fellows, who join the Leadership Academy in its 5th anniversary year. The 30 new Fellows join a growing network of 114 community leaders committed to advancing equity and justice in …
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Last Updated: February 20, 2018 by Administrator
ATJ Board Continues to Support Net Neutrality
As the debate over net neutrality continues, the ATJ Board’s Technology Committee continues to keep a close eye on developments in order to advocate for a free and open Internet. Net neutrality is critical to providing equal access to …
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Last Updated: January 29, 2018 by Administrator
ATJ Board Member Michelle Lucas Shares Her Thoughts on the New Access to Justice Board Priorities
By Michelle Lucas, Sexual Violence Legal Services of the YWCA
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Last Updated: January 23, 2018 by Administrator
Serve on the WA State Access to Justice Board
The Access to Justice Board is seeking strategic thinkers with a demonstrated commitment to equitable justice to fill four seats on the Access to Justice Board. The positions may be filled by a person who is or is not an …
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Posted: January 12, 2018 by Administrator
Spokane Changes Policies in Settlement of Lawsuit over Unlawful Detention of Immigrant by Police Officer
Spokane, WA – On January 9, 2018, Gabriel Gomez and the City of Spokane reached a final settlement in a lawsuit Mr. Gomez filed last August over a police officer having unlawfully detained him after he was the victim …
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Last Updated: January 8, 2018 by Administrator
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