Our Cases
Public Counsel pursues groundbreaking legal strategies to advance civil rights and racial and economic justice, for low-income communities and communities of color across the nation.
Our staff work with clients and partners to identify patterns of injustice that impact and harm the communities we serve. Through strategic litigation, we effect large-scale change and systems reform while amplifying the power of affected communities and advancing public discourse.
Our Cases
Housing Justice
ACCE v. HCD
Holding California Accountable for Its Failures in Implementing the COVID-19 Rent Relief Program
Education Equity
Cayla J. v. California
Challenging the State of California’s Failure to Ensure Equitable Access to Education During the Pandemic
Education Equity
IntegrateNYC v. New York
Protecting New York City School Students’ Right to an Antiracist Education
Education Equity
Kerri K. v. State of California
Ensuring that Children with Disabilities Attend Safe and Supportive Schools
Education Equity
Mae M. v. Komrosky
Ending Censorship of Public School Curriculum by Temecula School Board
Foster Care
Ocean S. v. L.A. County
Vindicating the Right to Safe, Stable Housing and Supportive Services for Young People in Los Angeles County’s Foster Care System
Housing Justice, Veterans Rights
Powers v. McDonough
Holding the VA Accountable for Its Failure to Provide Housing & Healthcare for Veterans with Disabilities
Education Equity
Smith v. Regents of University of California
Eliminating University of California’s Use of Discriminatory SAT and ACT Scores
Education Equity
Stephen C. v. Bureau of Indian Education
Holding the BIE Accountable to Provide Equal Educational Opportunity to Native American Children
