Advocacy

CHLP Celebrates 20 Years of Advocacy with Milestone Events and Updated HIV Criminalization Maps

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New York — This week marks a significant moment for the Center for HIV Law and Policy (CHLP), an organization that has spearheaded initiatives against unjust HIV criminalization laws for two decades. As they celebrate their 20th anniversary, CHLP has launched several events and resources aimed at addressing and reforming laws that disproportionately affect marginalized communities. CHLP has recently updated its detailed maps that monitor HIV criminalization across the United States. To detail the revisions and introduce new features of these maps, a webinar is scheduled for Wednesday. This session promises to be an important … Read more

Rancho Cucamonga’s Own Justin H. King Celebrated on the Prestigious 2025 Super Lawyers List for Outstanding Personal Injury Advocacy

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Rancho Cucamonga, CA – In a significant acknowledgment of his legal prowess, Justin H. King, a distinguished car accident lawyer based in Rancho Cucamonga, has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious 2025 Super Lawyers list. This honor is reserved for only the top 5% of lawyers in California and celebrates King’s outstanding contributions to the legal community, particularly in personal injury law. The Law Offices of Justin H. King, where King practices, has long been recognized as a leader in defending the rights of those injured in car accidents, truck collisions, and other catastrophic … Read more

Campbell Law Seeks Volunteers to Judge Prestigious National Trial Advocacy Competition

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Raleigh, NC – Campbell Law School is actively seeking volunteer judges for an upcoming premier trial advocacy competition. Scheduled for March 6-9, the law school, in conjunction with Milberg Law and the University of South Carolina, will co-host the 2025 Regional Tournament of the American Advocates for Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC). The competition is renowned for highlighting the capabilities of aspiring trial lawyers, who will vie for scholarships and a spot to represent their teams at the AAJ’s national convention in July. The event promises to gather significant legal talent with 16 … Read more

Washington Advocacy Group Challenges Trump’s Ban On Attorney Access To Immigrant Detainees

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Seattle, WA — A Washington-based group, alongside other organizations, has initiated legal action challenging a recent directive that prohibits attorneys from visiting immigrant detainees. This lawsuit is directed against an order issued by the Trump administration, which has raised significant concerns among immigration rights advocates about the welfare and legal rights of detainees. The executive order, part of a broader agenda to tighten immigration controls, has come under scrutiny for allegedly infringing on the constitutional rights of individuals to consult with legal counsel. The order discontinues the long-standing practice of permitting lawyers to meet face-to-face … Read more