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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PILP hires new staff attorney – we are excited to have Melody aboard.
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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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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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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...
LEARN MORELEARN MOREThe 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.
Learn MoreFederal 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.
Learn MoreThe 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.
Learn MoreFederal 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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PILP has litigated over 200 high impact cases in collaboration with local legal services programs, community based organizations, and low income community members.
Every year, PILP attorneys participate in drafting and supporting key local and state legislation to protect and advance civil rights and housing and economic opportunities for lower income Californians.
PILP staff are recognized experts, trainers, and authors in the fields of affordable and fair housing, land use, civil rights, public benefits, anti-displacement, and homelessness prevention including tenants’ rights.
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