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Introducing Legal Council’s Interns, Part 1
Introducing Legal Council’s Interns, Part 1 July 3, 2019 Every summer, Legal Council welcomes a group of law students and interns interested in advancing health justice in Illinois. Learn…
Read MoreNew Statewide Coalition Created to End Criminalization of People Living With HIV
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2019 CONTACT: illinois.haa@gmail.com New Statewide Coalition Created to End Criminalization of People Living With HIV Chicago, Ill.-The Illinois HIV Action Alliance is a new statewide coalition…
Read MoreIllinois Kids Aren’t Getting the Health Care They Need
Since 2017, there has been an increase in the amount of uninsured kids in America. A new report shows a sharp national decline in children’s health insurance coverage through Medicaid…
Read MoreFAQ: What is the Public Charge?
In an effort to address recent and ongoing changes to immigration rules and regulations, Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF) released two documents answering frequently asked questions on the proposed public charge…
Read MoreSTATEMENT: Reported Regulation Threatens Immigrant Families
On May 3, Reuters reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) drafted a proposed rule that would make it easier to deport U.S. legal permanent residents who use public benefits. …
Read MoreSTATEMENT: Legal Council Denounces Proposed Noncitizen Rule
On April 17, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposed a new rule that would restrict immigrants from accessing federal housing assistance. This proposed rule is designed to…
Read MoreCall For Capital Bill Investment In Lead Paint Abatement
Last week was the 5th year anniversary of the Flint lead crisis. Lead poisoning and exposure continues to be a prominent problem in the country. In Illinois, the burden of…
Read MorePolicy Update: Creating healthy futures for Illinoisans
The fight for health justice continues in Illinois with many bills to protect and expand access to healthy futures in Illinois.
Read MoreClient Focus: Trent
When Legal Council met Trent, he was waiting for approval for a heart and lung transplant.
Read MoreExploring the health and well-being of the transgender community
On this year’s Transgender Day of Visibility, we want to celebrate the accomplishments made towards expanding and protecting the rights and well-being of the trans community. But we must also…
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