In The News
- Major Victory for Veterans in Powers v. McDonough Case
Los Angeles, CA (September 6, 2024) — In a watershed win for veterans, the court has ordered the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to build thousands of new units of housing for low-income veterans on the West Los Angeles campus. “This ruling is a landmark victory for veterans everywhere, but in particular homeless Veterans with… Read more: Major Victory for Veterans in Powers v. McDonough Case - Landmark Litigation Victory for VeteransLos Angeles, CA (July 21, 2024) — In a landmark decision, a federal judge has ruled that by allowing third-party housing developers to impose income limitations that disqualify veterans from accessing affordable housing, the VA is discriminating against disabled veterans. This ruling comes after Inner City Law Center, Public Counsel, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, and… Read more: Landmark Litigation Victory for Veterans
- Facing Eviction While Grieving: Ross’ StoryRoss lived with his friend Rob for years. When Rob became seriously ill, Ross began to function as his live-in caregiver. While Rob fought for his life against several chronic and progressive illnesses, Ross was there to help. Ross did all he could to keep Rob comfortable as his health continued to deteriorate. Ross cared for… Read more: Facing Eviction While Grieving: Ross’ Story
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How We Are Fighting Homelessness
ICLC provides quality legal representation for people who have nowhere else to turn. We fight for decent housing for low-income tenants, working poor families, veterans, people living with HIV/AIDS, immigrants, and people who are living with disabilities or experiencing homelessness.
2023 IMPACT
14,764
Total number of hours volunteered by pro bono partners and volunteers
$14,718,255
Total settlement awards and recovered benefits for our clients
728
Total number of clients kept in their homes
3,127
Total number of people served
Are you ready to dedicate your career to fighting for housing and justice?
I advocate so fiercely, I fight so hard because of our clients, and it’s an honor.”
Pro Bono Champion
ICLC works to secure the rights for those experiencing homelessness. These individuals have backstories and dreams just like the rest of us, and deserve every opportunity.
cite – Gillian H. Clow, Senior Associate, Alston Bird
Pro Bono Champion
I have found providing pro bono assistance to be incredibly rewarding and meaningful.
cite – William Cage, Associate, Morrison Foerster
Pro Bono Champion
Veteran legal aid is personal to me because I lost a close friend who suffered from PTSD following his service in Iraq. It’s important to listen to our service members and I’m proud to do my small part in helping veterans gain back the honor they deserve.
cite – Brandon P. Reilly,/cite Partner, Manatt, Phelps Phillips LLP
Know Your Rights
Protecting your rights as a tenant is more important than ever before. ICLC is standing up for you and providing important resources for renters facing an unlawful eviction.
Land Acknowledgement
Inner City Law Center recognizes Los Angeles as land originally and still inhabited by the Tongva, Tataviam, Serrano, Kizh, and Chumash Peoples. We recognize them as the traditional stewards of these lands and acknowledge the legacy of violence, displacement, and genocide they suffered and survived at the hands of colonizers. We honor and pay respect to their ancestors while standing alongside their descendants as they continue to resist systems of oppression and work toward healing and justice. This land acknowledgment is an important step in confronting our history and committing ourselves to truth, healing, and the preservation of the Indigenous history, culture, and sovereignty.
