July 03 2017 Community
By Desiree Taylor “Pay your rent or else,” may be a matter-of-fact rule for landlords and their tenants. But for Holly Ray, Managing Attorney for LSA’s Huntsville office, there are no excuses for providing a dangerous place to live or violating the protections afforded to tenants under Alabama law. Recently, she spoke about tenants’ rights …
June 30 2017 Community
Montgomery, Al – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs recently awarded The One Place Family Justice Center, Legal Services Alabama and The Family Sunshine Center with a VOCA grant award, more than $124,000 of which will be awarded to LSA for increased domestic violence services. Jaffe Pickett, Director of Resource Development & Strategic …
June 30 2017 Community
By Terrika Shaw While the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (far better known as food stamps) continues to generate political controversy, those of us at LSA know that there is no such thing as a stereotypical person on food stamps: there are veterans, hardworking people who just lost their job, people whose families look entirely normal when …
June 23 2017 Community
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June 21 2017 Community
During the 20th century, millions of immigrants came to America seeking economic justice and a better way of life for themselves and their families. One young Alabamian’s life is a testament to the magnet of the American Dream for immigrant families. Ivan Dollar’s mother is a Caucasian woman from Virginia, while his father is a …
June 20 2017 Community
June 15 2017 Community
Check out LSA’s very own Christopher McCary, as he speaks to WBRC FOX 6 News’ On Your Side investigative reporter Lydia Hu!
June 14 2017 Community
SELMA, Ala. – A new Alabama law signed in May will allow thousands of people to restore their right to vote, and on July 8, LSA and ACLU of Alabama will host a training session at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church to train volunteer lawyers and non-lawyers about this new law, and how Alabamians can comply …
June 08 2017 Community
Thousands of Alabamians who were barred from voting due to felony convictions, now have a chance to restore their rights to vote, thanks to a new Alabama law. Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation in May that defines and limits the number of state offenses that can be considered crimes of moral turpitude. Under Alabama’s constitution, …
