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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.
California Appellate Court Rules Huntington Beach Must Comply with Affordable Housing Laws
After a two year-long legal battle, the California Court of Appeal found that all cities, regardless of charter status, are bound by Article 14, by the Housing Element Law, and by the statutory remedies that are available when cities fail to comply with it. The ruling brings affordable housing advocates another step closer to seeing the city adopt a plan to ensure equitable housing opportunity for all its residents.
Research Brief: Confronting Disaster: Curbing Corporate Speculation in Post-Fire Altadena
PILP and local partners released a new report analyzing the displacement risks facing long-term Altadena residents, especially Black Altadenans, in the wake of the Eaton Fire as outside investors rush in. It makes concrete policy recommendations for local and state leaders to protect families from displacement and preserve Altadena’s historic neighborhoods and residents.
Congratulations PILP Co-Founder Michael Rawson on the Loren Miller Award!
Presented by the California Commission on Access to Justice and the Legal Aid Association of California, the Loren Miller Award is a lifetime achievement award given annually to a California lawyer who has demonstrated a long-term commitment to legal services and expanding access to justice for those most in need.
In Tribute to Dan Pearlman
The Public Interest Law Project honors Dan Pearlman, our founding board member and former Chair.
Honoring Bill Hebert: 15 Years of Leadership and Dedication at PILP
After 15 years of dedicated service, Bill Hebert has stepped down as Chair of the Board of Directors at The Public Interest Law Project (PILP).
Land Use and Ownership Scan, Needs Assessment and Strategy Brief
Land ownership, use, and control are critical to creating conditions for racial equity and housing stability. Recognizing this, the Public Interest Law Project developed a Land Use and Ownership Scan, Needs Assessment and Strategy Brief to provide a foundation for strategic planning in support of legal services attorneys and economic and housing justice partners working on land use, stewardship and housing issues.
Congratulations to PILP Summer Law Clerk Sue Han on Dan Bradley Fellowship!
The Fellowship is awarded to outstanding students who want to pursue a career in public interest law and who want to spend their summer working on a rural issue or a racial justice issue.
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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