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Cy Pres Awards

Cy Pres awards help underwrite the vital programs and services we provide to our low-income clients. If you, your firm, or someone you know is party to or counsel on a class action case involving potential cy pres awards, you can nominate Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs (“WLC”) as an awardee.

WLC can qualify for awards in a large variety of cases because we work in many substantive law areas and on a wide array of issues. Awards can be accepted to support our general work or can be designated to a specific practice area: Housing Justice, Immigrant Justice, Education Equity, Disability Rights, Women’s Rights, Workers’ Rights, and Criminal Legal System Reform.

“Dr. King said, ‘the moral arc of the universe bends toward justice.’ But only when people pull it toward justice. The Washington Lawyers’ Committee is doing the pulling, and our city and the nation are better for it.”

Eric Holder, former Attorney General of the United States

Defend Our Civil Rights

We are committed to protecting and empowering immigrant communities with tools to safeguard their rights during enforcement encounters. Our infographic breaks down what to say (and what not to say) to stay safe and in control. Share to help inform and prepare others.

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