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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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Oakland city attorney’s affirmative litigation strategy yields significant ROI for the people of Oakland

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Oakland city attorney’s affirmative litigation strategy yields significant ROI for the people of Oakland

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2025 Annual impact report

Pitts v. United States: Decision update and implications for future ballot seizures

Louisiana v. Callais: Decision update and implications for voting rights

Support Public Rights Project