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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…

March 3, 2017 In Blog Class Action Preservation

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,…

February 28, 2017 In Blog Class Action Preservation, Consumers' Rights

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.

February 16, 2017 In 35th Anniversary Food Project

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.

February 13, 2017 In Blog Civil Rights & Liberties

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.

February 3, 2017 In Blog Class Action Preservation, Consumers' Rights, Forced Arbitration

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…

January 23, 2017 In Blog The Environment

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.

January 18, 2017 In Updates

Public Justice Announces Opposition to EPA Nominee Scott Pruitt

For the first time in its 35-year history, Public Justice has announced it will officially oppose a cabinet-level nomination. The organization has called on Senators to vote ‘no’ on the nomination of Scott Pruitt to lead the Envrionmental Protection Agency.

January 16, 2017 In 35th Anniversary

Lessons in Equality

School bullying has reached alarming levels in America. Every day, countless students go to school in fear of their safety and in an environment where it is difficult, if not impossible, to learn. Similarly, reports of sexual assault and dating violence have skyrocketed in recent years. On college campuses, and in K-12 schools across the country, too many young people feel mistreated, powerless and forgotten. Public Justice is helping young people fight back and making a difference in their lives and the lives of other students, too.