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A settlement was reached on October 14, 2022, subject to court approval, in Franklin v. Kinsley, formerly known as Hawkins v. Cohen.  The federal class action lawsuit was filed in 2017 by Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and the National Health Law…

Thanks to everyone who attended Pisgah Legal’s 12th Annual Justice Forum on October 11th. We were informed, motivated, and energized by Dr. Jamila Michener. It was a delight to be together in community, both in-person and online. We are grateful to…

A new “public charge” regulation finalized last month by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) adds critical protections to secure immigrant families’ access to the health and social services safety net. The new rule clarifies what is and is…

Our Fall newsletter is here! Inside you’ll find: a story that illustrates the critical need for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, details on the 12th Annual Justice Forum in October, upcoming tax clinics and more! If you would like a physical copy…

“The need has probably never been higher here,” said David Bartholomew. PLS Attorney David Bartholomew was recently featured in a WLOS news segment addressing the need for affordable housing as Buncombe County leaders seek federal funds that can be used…

Our Summer newsletter is here and packed with PLS news including: how a mom won custody from an abusive ex with help from a Pisgah Legal attorney, legal help for Afghan asylum-seekers, The Kids Deserve Justice Giving Challenge and more! If you would like a…

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jamila Michener is our 2022 Justice Forum speaker. Dr. Michener will explore the implications for politics, power and democracy when we have a civil legal system that is penetrating people’s daily lives in…

On June 1, the NC Senate voted in favor of expanding Medicaid. The expansion would potentially help 500,000 more North Carolinians qualify for federal Medicaid insurance. The Bill now goes to the House. Jackie Kiger, Pisgah Legal Services Chief Operating…