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California Legislature Sends ‘Justice for Victims Act’ To Governor
September 1, 2016California lawmakers in the Assembly and the Senate passed SB 813, the ‘Justice for Victims Act,’ which would …
CWLC Advocates for Women’s Economic Empowerment with A Stronger California
March 24, 2015Community Advocates and Elected Leaders Call for a Women’s Economic Agenda to Empower Women and Bring Equality to the State’s Workforce FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2015 Contact: Laura Riley Staff Attorney email 323-951-9276 SACRAMENTO – Economic equality, poverty, and child care advocates joined legislators at a press conference this week calling for new
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CWLC Attorneys Receive CLAY Award
February 19, 2015Attorneys receive CLAY Award for California Women’s Law Center case Ollier v. Sweetwater Union High School District FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2015 Contact: Michele Deane Director of Communications email 323-951-9847 California Lawyer magazine announced Wednesday that it is honoring the attorneys who achieved a landmark 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in
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CWLC urges the Supreme Court to Ensure Some Judicial Review of Immigration Decisions that Keep Families Apart
January 22, 2015FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2015 Contact: Michele Deane Director of Communications email 213-841-1788 On Tuesday, January 20, the California Women’s Law Center filed an amicus curiae brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to require the State Department to provide, at minimum, a “facially legitimate and bona fide reason” when denying a visa to
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From LA Progressive: What Skeletons Does Hobby Lobby Have in Its Closet?
October 15, 2014What Skeletons Does Hobby Lobby Have in Its Closet? By Maya Paley, National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles This past Saturday, the Reproductive Justice Coalition of Los Angeles (RJCLA), held a protest at the Burbank Hobby Lobby store: Hobby Lobby and Contraception: What skeletons does Hobby Lobby have in its closet? Nearly 25 people came representing
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California Legislative Session Ends on A Positive Note for Women and Girls
October 1, 2014For Immediate Release October 1, 2014 Contact: Andrew DeBlock, California Women’s Law Center - andrew.deblock@cwlc.org, 978-821-0185 California Legislative Session Ends on A Positive Note for Women and Girls Governor Jerry Brown Signs Bills Guaranteeing Paid Sick Days, Preventing Pregnancy Discrimination for Students, Ensuring Access to Contraception and Prohibiting Sterilization of Female Inmates Among Others LOS
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From U-T San Diego: Appeals Court Upholds Title IX Ruling Against Sweetwater
September 22, 2014Appeals Court Upholds Title IX Ruling Against Sweetwater School district was accused of violating gender-equity laws at Castle Park High by not offering female athletes with equal amenities By Allison Sampite-Monteclavo, U-T San Diego Chula Vista — The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a 2012 ruling that the Sweetwater Union High School District violated
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Finds Sweetwater Union High School District in Violation of Title IX
September 19, 2014For Immediate Release September 19, 2014 Contact: Sara Feldman, Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center – sfeldman@las-elc.org, 617-276-5632 Andrew DeBlock, California Women’s Law Center - andrew.deblock@cwlc.org, 978-821-0185 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Finds Sweetwater Union High School District in Violation of Title IX Girls at Castle Park High School Will Now Have Equal Access to Sports
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The Supreme Court May Have Ruled on Hobby Lobby, but They Are Wrong
July 3, 2014The Supreme Court May Have Ruled on Hobby Lobby, but They Are Wrong Laura Herrera, California Women’s Law Center Laura is currently participating in the 2014 Center for American Progress Faith and Reproductive Justice Leadership Institute I was stunned and appalled by the Supreme Court’s decision on the Hobby Lobby case, which infringes on a
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From the Pasadena Star News: Pasadena Unified reaches informal agreement in Title IX complaint
June 20, 2014Pasadena Unified reaches informal agreement in Title IX complaint By Sarah Favot, Pasadena Star-News PASADENA >> The Pasadena Unified School District reached an informal settlement with the California Women’s Law Center and other groups over a complaint the district discriminated against girls in its after-school sports programs for middle school students. The California Women’s Law Center,
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Title IX Claim against Pasadena Unified School District Settles
June 17, 2014Title IX Claim against Pasadena Unified School District Settles Girls Now Have Real Options for Sports Participation For Immediate Release Date: June 17, 2014 Contact: Sara Feldman, Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center – sfeldman@las-elc.org, 617-276-5632 Vicky Barker, California Women’s Law Center – vicky.barker@cwlc.org, (323) 951-9276 LOS ANGELES, CA. – Today, the California Women’s Law Center
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Court Finds Sweetwater Union High School District Failed to Correct Title IX Violations – Contempt Finding Possible
March 28, 2014Court Finds Sweetwater Union High School District Failed to Correct Title IX Violations – Contempt Finding Possible FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Vicky Barker, Legal Director, California Women’s Law Center: 323-951-9276, vicky.barker@cwlc.org Sara Feldman, Communications Manager, Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center: 415-593-0071, sfeldman@las-elc.org (San Diego, CA, March 28, 2014) U.S. District Court Judge M. James Lorenz
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Alhambra High School Reaches Compliance with Settlement Agreement in Landmark Title IX Case
December 20, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Vicky Barker, California Women’s Law Center (323) 951-9276, vicky.barker@cwlc.org. Elizabeth Kristen, The Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center (510) 501-4692, ekristen@las-elc.org. Brad Walsh, Title IX Coordinator, Alhambra Unified School District (626) 943-3520. walsh_brad@ausd.us Alhambra High School Reaches Compliance with Settlement Agreement in Landmark Title IX Case Female
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CWLC Defends Victim of Sexual Assault While Serving in the Air Force
December 5, 2013December 4, 2013 Today, Cacilia Kim, the Senior Staff Attorney at the California Women’s Law Center, in partnership with Elizabeth Kristen from the Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center, represented a 19 year-old member of the U.S. Air Force who was sexually assaulted by a superior officer while serving his country. Airman 1st Class Trent Smith was sexually
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CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S LAW CENTER ENFORCES TITLE IX, COMPELLING SCHOOL TO ALLOW PREGNANT STUDENT TO COMPLETE PROGRAM AND GRADUATE ON TIME
September 26, 2013Date: September 26, 2013 For Immediate Release Contact: Andrew DeBlock andrew.deblock@cwlc.org LOS ANGELES – Today, the California Women’s Law Center (CWLC) announced that Tiffany Rollins, a student in the Veterinary Technology Program at Yuba College, has successfully completed her coursework and earned an Associate of Science Degree in Veterinary Technology. Ms. Rollins was the
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CWLC and Partners Inspect Castle Park High School for Title IX Compliance
September 5, 2013On September 3rd, 2013 attorneys from the California Women’s Law Center joined attorneys from the Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips and other experts for a court ordered site visit to determine if the school has come into Title IX compliance as required under our class action law suit. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151716986742529.1073741828.31672397528&type=1″ limit=12]
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CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S LAW CENTER SUPPORTS AUDIT OF SEXUAL ASSAULT POLICIES AT CALIFORNIA COLLEGES
August 29, 2013Date: August 28, 2013 For Immediate Release Contact: Andrew DeBlock andrew.deblock@cwlc.org LOS ANGELES – Today, the California Women’s Law Center (CWLC) announced its support for Assemblymember Anthony Rendon’s audit of the sexual assault policies of four California schools including UC Berkley and three other institutions still to be named. “The California Women’s Law Center applauds
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CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S LAW CENTER VOICES SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILLS THAT PROTECT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
August 14, 2013Date: August 14, 2013 For Immediate Release Contact: Andrew DeBlock andrew.deblock@cwlc.org LOS ANGELES – Today, the California Women’s Law Center (CWLC) joined the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence in support of Assembly Bill 139 and Assembly Bill 81. Both bills have passed through the California State Legislature and moved to Governor Jerry Brown’s desk
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CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S LAW CENTER APPLAUDS LEGISLATORS’ CALL FOR INVESTIGATION OF STERILIZATIONS IN PRISONS
July 11, 2013Date: July 11, 2013 For Immediate Release Contact: Andrew DeBlock andrew.deblock@cwlc.org LOS ANGELES – The California Women’s Law Center (CWLC) applauds and supports the California Legislative Women’s Caucus in their call for an investigation into the alleged sterilization of 148 women incarcerated in California correctional facilities between 2006 and 2010. “We decry this undoubtedly unconstitutional
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