Posts by Dani Hunter
Finding Hope and Stability in Chicago
This story was originally published in Legal Council’s 2019 Annual Report. Near the Dan Ryan Expressway, Chicagoans who are homeless have built a community of understanding and of survival. In 2018, our advocates started visiting a popular homeless encampment off the Dan Ryan Expressway, commonly referred to as “Ruble” among residents. Ruble is a place…
Read MoreLegal Council Condemns Fifth Circuit Court’s Decision in Health Care Repeal Lawsuit
December 19, 2019 CONTACT: Dani Hunter, dhunter@legalcouncil.org Legal Council Strongly Condemns Fifth Circuit Court’s Decision in Health Care Repeal Lawsuit Legal Council for Health Justice denounces the decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas vs. US, which risks the health and well-being of millions of lives. This poorly reasoned ruling threatens the…
Read MoreLegal Team Secures Court Decision Protecting Immigrant Families in Illinois
Legal Council and co-counsels won a motion granting a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump Administration’s cruel public charge rule from taking effect today.
Read MoreLegal Council Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
Legal Council joins Cook County in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for its public charge rule threatening immigrant families.
Read MoreChicago Public Schools advocacy pays off
Chicago Public Schools makes changes, following advocacy of Legal Council.
Read MoreNon-discrimination rule threatens civil rights protections for patients
Patients deserve to get the medical care they need, without discrimination. Full stop.
Read MoreALERT: Chicago Organization to Honor Local Leaders in Advancing Health Care, Education Rights
Legal Council to honor Rep. Fred Crespo, Matt Feldhaus, and Sinai Health System at fundraiser in Lakeview on Aug. 15. Tickets available now.
Read MoreMeet Our Award-Winning Attorney
On July 23, the Chicago Bar Foundation honored Legal Council’s program director Lisa Parsons with the most prestigious award given to Chicago public interest lawyers, the Thomas H. Morsch Award. “Lisa, every day and with every client, chips away at the notion that [those who are homeless and living with severe mental illness] can be…
Read MoreLegal Council Attorney Honored with Prestigious Award
On July 23, Legal Council’s Program Director Lisa Parsons will receive the most prestigious award given to Chicago public interest lawyers. This award, the Thomas H. Morsch Award, is presented by the Chicago Bar Foundation to a long-time, exemplary legal aid and public interest law attorney for their public service accomplishments. Congratulations, Lisa! Thank you…
Read MoreProgress for Illinois Special Education Students
After a unanimous vote in both chambers, the Illinois General Assembly has passed two special education bills crafted by Legal Council advocates.
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