PSJD Public Interest News Digest – February 22, 2019

Sam Halpert, NALP Director of Public Service Initiatives

Photo: Harris and Ewing Collection, Library of Congress

Hello there, interested public! Major news this week includes investigative reporting from Bloomberg revealing a surge in student-loan delinquencies, British Columbia’s decision to provide amnesty for student loan interest, and a vigorous debate in Canada over recent comments by the Chief Justice indicating his interest in exploring mandatory pro bono strategies. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously to curtail civil forfeiture practices by state governments. And lots more besides! To see what I mean, read below.

See you around,
Sam

Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Issues

Workplace Discrimination and Harassment

Nonprofit Management

Student Debt

Electoral Reform

Legal Technology

Environmental Justice

Access to Justice – Civil

Access to Justice – Criminal

Criminal Justice Reform