SEEKING JUSTICE TOGETHER.

We envision a Washington State in which every person enjoys full human rights and economic opportunities.

Columbia Legal Services works with communities to advance racial and economic justice through impact litigation and legislative advocacy. We have a special commitment to working with people impacted by incarceration, immigration, and unfair labor practices.  

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Current Cases

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2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Working to dismantle and transform the systems that perpetuate poverty and injustice.

OVERCHARGED

Coerced labor, low pay, and high costs in Washington’s prisons

📢 CLS Releases Report on Widespread Economic Exploitation in WA Prisons

Criminal Justice Reform Economic Justice | General
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Legislative Update: Spotlight on Connecting Families Act

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Legislative Update: Spotlight on Protecting Farmworker Wages

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Criminal Justice Reform Economic Justice | General

📢 CLS Releases Report on Widespread Economic Exploitation in WA Prisons

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Legislative Update: Spotlight on Connecting Families Act

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Legislative Update: Spotlight on Protecting Farmworker Wages

Bell v. WA State Department of Corrections

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Student Loan Reform

Creating higher education and employment opportunities through student loan reform.

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City of Seattle v. Steven Long

A King County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of a Seattle vehicle resident whose home was impounded by the City, marking a significant win for the rights of individuals who live in their vehicles.

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Benefits for Undocumented Individuals in Relation to COVID-19

Benefits resource guide for undocumented individuals during COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ta’afulisia v. Department of Children. Youth & Families

Green Hill School has been transferring young people in its custody to adult prisons with no warning, process, or opportunity to challenge their transfers. These transfers take cruel advantage of the likelihood these young people won’t be able to seek justice for themselves.

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UFW v. Windmill Farms

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Criminal Justice Reform
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Economic Justice
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Housing & Homelessness
Immigrant Justice issue
Immigrant Justice
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Systems Reform
Worker Justice issue
Worker Justice

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