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- Oakland city attorney’s affirmative litigation strategy yields significant ROI for the people of Oakland
Oakland city attorney’s affirmative litigation strategy yields significant ROI for the people of Oakland
Thousands of residents have benefited from the Oakland City Attorney’s success in tackling a variety of civil rights issues through affirmative litigation—from housing injustice and human trafficking to workers’ rights and discrimination—while the office has achieved a 486% return on its investment.
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Publication2/18/2026
Bost v. Illinois: Implications for local election officials
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that candidates have the right to…
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Publication6/2/2025
Civil Rights Hub overview
Public Rights Project’s (PRP) Civil Rights Hub offers free legal support and technical assistance for…
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Publication5/13/2025
Protecting civil rights at the local level overview
As the federal government increasingly attacks long-standing civil rights protections, local governments are particularly well-positioned…