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Coalition Launches Campaign to Pass Historic Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act in Connecticut

The Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic has built a coalition of partners to generate support for legislation in Connecticut protecting survivors of domestice abuse.
Coalition Launches Campaign to Pass Historic Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act in Connecticut
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Sampan

How Political Banter, Local Law Enforcement Forever Changed the Lives of the Danbury 11

William O. Douglas Clinical Professor of Law Michael J. Wishnie ’93 spoke about his work with immigrants who are detained and deported. The Worker and Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic was mentioned.

How Political Banter, Local Law Enforcement Forever Changed the Lives of the Danbury 11
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ABC6 (Rhode Island)

Lawsuit Filed Against Local Fall River Seafood Supplier for Alleged Child Labor

The lawsuit filed by the Worker and Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic (WIRAC) against Raw Seafoods Inc. is highlighted.

Lawsuit Filed Against Local Fall River Seafood Supplier for Alleged Child Labor
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The Public’s Radio / WBUR

Seafood Supplier for Top Supermarkets Sued for Allegedly Using Child Labor at Fall River Plant

The lawsuit filed by the Worker and Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic (WIRAC) against Raw Seafoods Inc. is highlighted. Jordan Cozby ’26 is quoted. 

Seafood Supplier for Top Supermarkets Sued for Allegedly Using Child Labor at Fall River Plant
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Boston Globe

Migrant Workers Sue Fall River Seafood Processing Plant for Child Labor Violations

The lawsuit filed by the Worker and Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic (WIRAC) against Raw Seafoods Inc. is highlighted. Chisato Kimura ’25 is quoted.

Migrant Workers Sue Fall River Seafood Processing Plant for Child Labor Violations
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Clinic Represents Three Immigrant Children in Lawsuit Alleging Exploitative Child Labor Practices and Hazardous Conditions

The Worker and Immigrant Rights and Advocacy Clinic represents three immigrant children in a new case alleging a seafood processing company violated labor, civil rights, and human rights laws.
Clinic Represents Three Immigrant Children in Lawsuit Alleging Exploitative Child Labor Practices and Hazardous Conditions
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Louisiana Illuminator

It’s Not Easy Being a Green Anole

Visiting Clinical Lecturer Jennifer Skene ’14 was quoted about the evolving conversation around animal rights.

It’s Not Easy Being a Green Anole
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The Forecast / Fortify Rights

Forecasting Accountability for Mental Harm as Genocide Against Rohingya

Binger Clinical Professor Emeritus of Human Rights Jim Silk ’89 discussed the recent study by the Lowenstein Internation Human Rights Clinic, “My Tears Could Make a Sea.”

Forecasting Accountability for Mental Harm as Genocide Against Rohingya
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Maven’s Notebook

Tribes and Community Organizations Urge Delay in Delta Conveyance Project Hearings

The work of the Environmental Justice Law and Advocacy Clinic in representing the Delta Tribal Environmental Coalition was highlighted. Visiting Clinical Associate Professor in Law Stephanie Safdi ’13 was quoted.

Tribes and Community Organizations Urge Delay in Delta Conveyance Project Hearings
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Fiona Doherty Appointed Nathan Baker Clinical Professor of Law

Fiona Doherty ’99, a legal scholar and law professor who founded a Yale-based criminal justice clinic which represents people in criminal cases in New Haven, has been appointed the Nathan Baker Clinical Professor of Law.
Fiona Doherty Appointed Nathan Baker Clinical Professor of Law