Category Archives: Law

Why We Need More Legal Services Lawyers

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

Written by Shaina Lamchick, a Legal Clinic summer law clerk and rising 2L at American University, Washington College of Law. I cannot count the number of times I was told by family members and strangers alike to avoid law school … Continue reading →

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Council Vote on HSRA Amendments Is A Victory for DC Residents

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

Yesterday the DC Council took its final vote on the 2014 Budget Support Act and, as part of that act, the Homeless Services Reform Amendment Act of 2013. We’ve blogged extensively about our concerns about the original bill, from its … Continue reading →

Posted in DC Budget, DC Policies and Plans, Housing, Law, Shelter | 3 Comments

Huge Revenue Windfall For DC: Take Action Today to Fund Human Needs And Fight For Better Shelter Reforms!

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

As reported by the Washington Post yesterday, the June revenue forecast is out and there is an additional $92.3 million estimated for fiscal year 2014! This is wonderful news for DC which, as the Post reports, is expected to take … Continue reading →

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Councilmember Graham Asks Attorney General to Look Into Constitutional and Civil Rights Concerns With HSRA Amendments

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

The following is a copy of a letter Councilmember Jim Graham sent to D.C. Attorney General Irvin B. Nathan after last week’s hearing on the Homeless Services Reform Amendment Act of 2013. Re: Request for legal opinion on constitutionality of … Continue reading →

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HSRA Amendments a “Large Step Backward” for Due Process

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

At last Monday’s Committee on Human Services hearing on “The Homeless Services Amendment Act (HSRA) of 2013,” Georgetown University Law Professor Peter Edelman testified about the potential for Mayor Gray’s proposed HSRA changes to violate community members’ Constitutionally guaranteed rights … Continue reading →

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