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Public Justice continues our advocacy to defend the constitutional rights of those who are targeted by government officials.
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Taking on Congress to Preserve Class Actions
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 985, the so-called “Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act.” This sweeping legislation would make it virtually impossible to bring a class action lawsuit, effectively locking the courthouse doors to millions of Americans. The final vote in the House represented a very narrow victory (220 – 201), setting the stage for a real battle in the United States Senate.
March 6, 2017
In Blog Civil Rights & Liberties, Class Action Preservation, Consumers' Rights, Workers' Rights
Tell Your Representative to Vote No on Closing the Courthouse Doors
By Paul Bland Executive Director Lawmakers in Congress are about to vote on a bill that would seriously jeopardize Americans’ right to their day in court. We need your help to stop this dangerous legislation which will make it easier for corporations to break the…
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Class Actions Matter: Compensating People Who Were Mistakenly Given HIV/AIDS by Blood Product Manufacturer Errors
By Leah Nicholls Staff Attorney Nowadays, we take for granted that when we receive a blood transfusion or other human blood product, it won’t come with HIV. But that wasn’t always the case. Even after it became known that HIV/AIDS could be transmitted via blood,…
Two Things The President Can Do to Improve the State of Our Union
For many families who are struggling, the real state of our union is precarious. President Trump can help turn that around by being the champion he promised them he would be. That starts with understanding that big banks and corporate lobbyists aren’t what will make America great again.
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Field Work
Public Justice’s Food Project takes a multifaceted approach to support a more sustainable, honest, humane and safe food system. In our lawsuits, we represent farmers, rural communities, consumers, and workers who share our vision.
Transgender Rights – From Trump Tower to America’s Schools
President Trump, who appointed Jeff Sessions to lead the Justice Department, once famously said that Caitlyn Jenner – the Olympic gold medalist who recently came out as transgender – is welcome to use the women’s restroom at Trump Tower. That same standard of acceptance should apply to all transgender people, whether they are an Olympic champion, like Jenner, or a transgender student, like Gavin Grimm. Every person in this country should be able to live their lives, without fear of discrimination.
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Trump Executive Order Transfers Power Back to Wall Street, Takes Away Protections from Retirement Savers
By Karla Gilbride Cartwright-Baron Attorney In his inaugural address, Donald Trump promised to transfer power from “the establishment” and “give it back to you, the people.” But just two weeks later, with another flourish of his very busy pen, Trump has stopped just such a…
January 31, 2017
In 35th Anniversary
Justice for All: 35 Years of Fighting for What’s Right
35 years ago – on January 31, 1982 – Public Justice first opened our doors. In the 3 ½ decades since then, we have represented countless clients fighting injustice and standing up for what’s right. In a new video, which kicks off our Roadmap to…
Tell Your Senators: Oppose Scott Pruitt
Please call your Senators and ask them to vote ‘no’ on the nomination of Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.