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For media inquiries, contact Dawn Raftery at dawnraftery@povertylaw.org. See our most recent press releases below.

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Background screening practices block many tenants from safe and affordable housing.

Medicaid played an important role as an essential source of health insurance for millions during the COVID pandemic.

Get to know Joerika Stitt, our new staff attorney on the housing team.

Unfair background screening practices create barriers to housing.

New report provides pathway to lower costs for consumers and small businesses

We all have an obligation to stand up for what's right.

Eviction filings hamper tenants' ability to find a new home, regardless of the outcome of the case.

Collection of debt based on unproven overpayments deprives needy people of critical support.