Equal Justice Under Law (civil rights organization)

The inscription Equal Justice Under Law as seen on the frieze of the United States Supreme Court Building

Equal Justice Under Law is an American civil rights organization in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014, which accepts cases on a national basis.[1] The organization has been active in cases where poor criminal defendants have been jailed due to inability to post bond or pay fines.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "About us". equaljusticeunderlaw.org. Equal Justice Under Law. Retrieved October 25, 2015. Equal Justice Under Law is a non-profit civil rights organization, founded in 2014, dedicated to providing pro bono legal service to those most in need. The organization is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and brings cases nationwide. It was founded and continues to be run by Phil Telfeyan and Alec Karakatsanis, its two attorneys.
  2. ↑ Shaila Dewan (October 23, 2015). "Court by Court, Lawyers Fight Policies That Fall Heavily on the Poor". The New York Times. Retrieved October 25, 2015.

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