Press Room

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

Filter : Economic Justice

Threats to Democracy Must Not Be Tolerated

Statement from Audra Wilson, President & CEO of the Shriver Center on Poverty Law

Shriver Center Endorses the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Agenda

The Shriver Center advocacy efforts will amplify the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus agenda as well as key issues facing our communities.

Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration to Address Critical Economic and Racial Issues

Despite the challenges ahead, change is possible.

Reflections on the 2020 Election

These "precedented" times compelled voters to make their voices heard and demand change

Victory in Case Challenging Harmful SNAP Rule

Starving people does not help them find jobs, especially during a pandemic.

Despite Fair Tax Outcome, the Fight for Economic Equity In Illinois Continues

A statement from the Shriver Center on Poverty Law

Michigan Repeals Food Stamp Restrictions for People with Drug Conviction Records

Shriver Center Lawsuit Brings Policy Change to Ensure Food Access for Everyone.

A Win for Immigrant Communities Nationwide: Illinois Advocates Commend Federal Court Ruling Striking Down Public Charge Rule [UPDATED]

While the fight is not over, we celebrate that now the public charge rule should not be implemented in the state of Illinois & the rest of the nation.