Our Mind Science Conference begins at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 1, and continues through June 2. If you’re a registered attendee, please visit our conference page for directions, a PDF of the program, and other information. This conference is presented by the Equal Justice Society, the National Center for Youth Law, the Haas InstituteContinueContinue reading “Mind Science Conference June 1-2 in Oakland”
Author Archives: Keith Kamisugi
Amicus Brief: Seattle’s Living Wage Law Should Be Upheld
Seattle’s living wage law should be upheld against claims by the International Franchise Association and other industry trade groups that it violates alleged rights of corporations under the U.S. Constitution, Free Speech For People, Courage Campaign, Equal Justice Society, and Demos argue in an amicus brief filed today in the U.S. Court of Appeals forContinueContinue reading “Amicus Brief: Seattle’s Living Wage Law Should Be Upheld”
Challenge to 14th Amendment’s Intent Standard Withstands Initial Legal Challenge in Bakersfield School Discipline Case
Judge Eric Bradshaw of the Kern County Superior Court ruled Monday that Latino and Black Plaintiffs can proceed with most of their claims against the Kern High School District, the Kern County Office of Education, and the California Department of Education. A coalition of civil rights legal advocates, including MALDEF, California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.,ContinueContinue reading “Challenge to 14th Amendment’s Intent Standard Withstands Initial Legal Challenge in Bakersfield School Discipline Case”