Legal Council Blog

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STATEMENT: Advocates Urge Supreme Court to Protect the Rights of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

April 3, 2024

On April 3, with the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, Law Center for Better Housing, Much Shelist, P.C., and 25 other amici, Legal Council submitted an amicus brief supporting people experiencing homelessness in Grants Pass v. Johnson.

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Welcoming New Board Members

April 1, 2024

The Legal Council Board of Directors is a dynamic, engaged group of people who are deeply committed to our work. At the March meeting, we were thrilled to vote on…

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An End to “Claw Backs” of Overpayments

March 27, 2024

The Social Security Administration will no longer “claw back” 100% of person’s Social Security Disability Insurance or retirement monthly benefits if they do not respond to a repayment notice.

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National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD)

March 8, 2024

HIV can impact everyone; however, certain communities—especially women and girls—are often excluded from the conversation regarding HIV. National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWAGHAAD) is an opportunity to increase education around and show support for women and girls impacted by HIV/AIDS.

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Client Focus: Lee’s Fight to Secure School Supports

March 7, 2024

Read Lee’s story on fighting to secure special education supports for her son David.

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Supporter Spotlight: Daniel Coyne

January 30, 2024

Legal Council is fortunate enough to have a strong network of supporters who help sustain our important work. From individual donors to volunteers and community partners, our supportive network grows…

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Supporter Spotlight: Mike Sullivan and Mark Robertson

November 30, 2023

Legal Council is fortunate enough to have a strong network of supporters who help sustain our important work. From individual donors to volunteers and community partners, our supportive network grows…

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Overpayments: The Cost of Administrative Errors

November 30, 2023

As recently highlighted on CBS News’ 60 Minutes and KFF Health News, few people receiving monthly checks from the Social Security Administration (SSA) realize that Social Security’s mistakes—specifically overpayments—are their…

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Welcoming Our New Executive Director, Julie Justicz

October 26, 2023

Legal Council for Health Justice is thrilled to welcome our new Executive Director, Julie Justicz, to our team. With extensive experience in disability law and non-profit consulting, Julie brings a…

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