Class-Action Lawsuit Against Caltrans “Homeless Sweeps” Moves Forward
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from LCCR – SF Bay, EBCLC, and ACLU NorCal June 14, 2019 Contact: Matt Kovac, mkovac@lccrsf.org, (415) 510-9601; press@aclunc.org, (415) 621-2493 Class-Action Lawsuit Against Caltrans “Homeless Sweeps” Moves Forward Group …
California Must Follow SF’s Lead on Jail Phone Fees, Commissary Mark-Ups
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from LCCR – SF Bay June 13, 2019 Contact: Matt Kovac, mkovac@lccrsf.org, (415) 510-9601 California Must Follow SF’s Lead on Jail Phone Fees, Commissary Mark-Ups New legislation aims …
Public Banking Bill Passes Assembly in Historic Victory Over Wall Street
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from CA Public Banking Alliance May 30, 2019 Contact: Matt Kovac, mkovac@lccrsf.org, (415) 510-9601 Public Banking Bill Passes Assembly in Historic Victory Over Wall Street Major step forward …
Parents and Students Challenge Cancellation of Summer School by Bakersfield City School District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 30, 2019 Media Contacts:Cynthia L. Rice, Director of Litigation & Training California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. Tel. (510) 267-0762 x323, crice@crla.org Deborah Escobedo Senior Attorney, Lawyers’ Committee …
Consumer Protection Law May Hold Key to Challenging Bail Bonds Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from LCCR – SF Bay Area April 17, 2019 Contact: Matt Kovac, mkovac@lccrsf.org, (415) 510-9601 Consumer Protection Law May Hold Key to Challenging Bail Bonds IndustryNew Harvard Law Review article rewrites playbook for civil rights advocates …
Cities Across California Unite Behind Public Banking Legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from CA Public Banking Alliance April 17, 2019 Contact: Matt Kovac, mkovac@lccrsf.org, (415) 510-9601 Cities Across California Unite Behind Public Banking LegislationMovement against Wall Street control over public …
Civil Rights Group Welcomes San Francisco's Exploration of Public Banking
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from LCCR – SF Bay Area March 22, 2019 Contact: Matt Kovac, mkovac@lccrsf.org, (415) 510-960 Civil Rights Group Welcomes San Francisco’s Exploration of Public Banking Renews call for SF public …
New Report Shows How Towing Practices in CA Punish Poor People
Towed Into Debt Report by on Scribd FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from LCCR – SF Bay Area March 18, 2019 Contact: Matt Kovac, mkovac@lccrsf.org, (415) 510-960 New Report Shows How …