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Racial and Economic Justice For Lower Income People and Communities

As seasoned impact litigators, legislative and administrative advocates, and trainers, The Public Interest Law Project (PILP) fights for affordable and fair housing, access to public benefits, homelessness prevention and civil rights for and in partnership with low income communities, communities of color, and legal services organizations throughout California.

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CELEBRATING

27

Years of Advancing
Justice
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Law Student Opportunities

The Public Interest Law Project (PILP) is currently seeking externship applications for the Fall 2023 term.

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May 31, 2023

Welcome to Melody Osuna

PILP hires new staff attorney – we are excited to have Melody aboard.

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April 7, 2023

Victory in Clovis!

On April 7, 2023, the 5th District Court of Appeal issued a momentous opinion upholding our client Desiree Martinez’s claims in Martinez v. Clovis!

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May 5, 2023

EBHO honors PILP’s Mike Rawson with Housing Champion Award!

On Thursday, May 4th, the East Bay Housing Organization (EBHO) honored our very own founder and Director of Litigation and Advocacy, Mike Rawson, at their annual kickoff celebration. Mike joins a distinguished list of advocates that have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to equity in housing as EBHO’s Housing Champions. Since 1984, East Bay Housing Organization has been the leading affordable advocacy coalition serving Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Congratulations Mike, and thank you, EBHO!!!

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March 30, 2023

Fighting for Unhoused Residents

PILP Fights for San Luis Obispo’s Unhoused Residents: PILP Staff Attorney Lauren Hansen is cited in this article related to our lawsuit against the City of San Luis Obispo challenging its practice of citing, fining, and arresting residents without offering adequate or available shelter...

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Challenging the Constitutionality of California’s CARE Act

The CARE Act’s new court-ordered system of involuntary outpatient treatment, CARE Court, violates the due process rights of thousands of Californians with disabilities and disproportionately targets people of color who are over-and-misdiagnosed with schizophrenia. PILP, in partnership with Disability Rights California (DRC) and Western Center on Law & Poverty, filed an original petition for writ of mandate to the California Supreme Court.

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Senate Bill 197 Extends Housing Element Rezoning Deadline for Certain Jurisdictions

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Judge Denies San Luis Obispo’s Motion to Dismiss Case Brought by Unhoused Residents

Federal Judge Cormac J. Carney resoundingly rejected the City of San Luis Obispo’s motion to dismiss, allowing a case brought by unhoused residents and Hope’s Village of SLO to move forward.

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Challenging the Constitutionality of California’s CARE Act

The CARE Act’s new court-ordered system of involuntary outpatient treatment, CARE Court, violates the due process rights of thousands of Californians with disabilities and disproportionately targets people of color who are over-and-misdiagnosed with schizophrenia. PILP, in partnership with Disability Rights California (DRC) and Western Center on Law & Poverty, filed an original petition for writ of mandate to the California Supreme Court.

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Senate Bill 197 Extends Housing Element Rezoning Deadline for Certain Jurisdictions

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Judge Denies San Luis Obispo’s Motion to Dismiss Case Brought by Unhoused Residents

Federal Judge Cormac J. Carney resoundingly rejected the City of San Luis Obispo’s motion to dismiss, allowing a case brought by unhoused residents and Hope’s Village of SLO to move forward.

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