Welcome to the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy’s Media Hub. Our marketing team works with news media across platforms to share our legal knowledge, educate the community, and highlight stories about our clients’ experiences. 

This is a hub of information for journalists interested in writing about the organization that includes direct links to learn more about us and our latest news. Thank you for your interest!

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If you are a member of a news or media organization and need assistance, please contact Kelly Lynn at 980.202.7320, kelly.lynn@charlottelegaladvocacy.org or Hannah Brown at 980.256.3592, hannah.brown@charlottelegaladvocacy.org.

Media stories in 2025

Charlotte Triage Marks Seventh Anniversary With CLE Training for Pro Bono Volunteers, McGuireWoods 10.06.25

Will federal government shutdown affect Charlotte? What local leaders are saying, Charlotte Observer 10.03.25

Federal government shutdown could worsen immigration court backlog in Charlotte, WCNC Charlotte 10.02.25

Millions of dollars in federal funding helping homeless veterans, Spectrum News 09.24.25

$33 million budget shortfall leads to widespread layoffs in Medicaid Ombudsman program, Asheville Watchdog and NC Health News 09.21.25

Patrick Doerr Named Charlotte Triage’s 2025 Champion of the Year, Winston & Strawn 09.18.25

Immigration Rights in Charlotte, City of Charlotte 09.05.25

Charlotte Community Connections with JD, Kiss 95.1 FM 09.05.25

No Limit Larry & Morning Maddhouse, WPEG Power 98 08.27.25

Cadwalader’s Matthew Robertson Elected as Board Chair of Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, mondaq 08.27.25

Spotlight on CLT: 2025 Black Philanthropy Month Guide to Nonprofits, Share Charlotte 08.06.25

Back to School Bash with Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy July 23 — free food & school supplies, Charlotte on the Cheap 07.15.25

Levine Foundation announces plan to spend down billions, then dissolve itself, Charlotte Observer 07.08.25

Medicaid, food aid recipients in NC & US worry about safety net cuts in bill sent to Trump, WRAL News 07.03.25

Voices on the Ground: A Network Committed to Equitable Health Care, Temple Beth El 07.03.25

Social Justice & Action newsletter, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust 07.01.25

Letter to the Editor: The Latin and Hispanic community must stay united, Niner Times 06.23.25

Partners in the Community, Ascend Nonprofit Solutions 06.18.25

Francis Joyner honored with “Pro Bono Award” by Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, Mayer Brown LLP 06.06.25

Charlotte authorities respond to fears of ICE raids, Enlace Latino NC 05.31.25

Charlotte-Mecklenburg law enforcement hosts event to build trust with Latino community, WFAE 05.29.25

Where to find Charlotte-area mental health care help — and how to pay for it, Charlotte Observer 05.21.25

40 Under 40: Get to Know the 2025 Winners, Charlotte Business Journal 05.17.25

Trump’s AI push raises red flags for poorest Americans, Context 05.14.25

Media Advisory: Essential Information for Immigrants at Risk, Amica Center for Immigrant Rights 05.13.25

Can You Pass Our News Quiz?, QCity Metro 05.09.25

Fact check: Questions and answers about immigration, ICE and more in Charlotte, Charlotte Observer 05.05.25

Here are 12 stories about federal cuts in NC during Donald Trump’s first 100 days, Charlotte Observer 04.30.25

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy names new CEO, QCity Metro 04.29.25

NC bill would expand sheriff cooperation with ICE agents, WCNC Charlotte 04.29.25

Mecklenburg Count Hosts Scam Jam to Educate Seniors on Fraud Prevention, Hoodline 04.23.25

Interview with Mentorship Project Participant Ezra Rash, Catholic Legal Immigration Network 04.21.25

US ‘made a promise,’ but Social Security cuts could harm Charlotte workers, Dems say, Charlotte Observer 04.16.25

Hundreds of cases of unaccompanied immigrant children remain in limbo, Enlace Latino NC 04.07.25

NC nonprofit that represents immigrant children analyzing judge’s reversal of Trump, Charlotte Observer 04.03.25

Property Tax Relief Clinic with Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy on April 16, Charlotte on the Cheap 04.02.25

Now what? Immigration and ICE safety on Charlotte college campuses, WFAE 03.30.25

Charlotte: Funding cuts leave 300 minors without legal support, La Noticia 03.28.25

Funding cut threatens legal advocacy for hundreds of immigrant children, WCNC Charlotte 03.27.25

Immigration law grant revoked: The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy says it has lost federal funding for a program that represents minors who arrive in the U.S. without a parent or guardian and who are facing immigration proceedings, Charlotte Ledger email newsletter 03.26.25

Trump cut forces migrant children in Charlotte to go to court alone, nonprofit says, Charlotte Observer 03.26.25

Critical Program for Unaccompanied Children Scrapped Due to Trump Cuts, Queen City Nerve 03.26.25

Cancelan programas de ayuda legal para niños inmigrantes, QuePasa Media Network 03.25.25

Funding cut impacts Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, affects immigrant children’s rights, Queen City News 03.25.25

Unaccompanied immigrant kids program loses funds after DHHS cuts, WCCB Charlotte 03.25.25

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy among nonprofits facing Trump’s funding cuts, Charlotte Observer 03.10.25

‘Chilling effect’ | Federal funding for unaccompanied migrant children could face more cuts, WCNC Charlotte 03.05.25

North Carolina could lose $27 billion in Medicaid funds, WCNC 02.26.25

IRS will send Form 1099-K to those who received more than $5,000 through digital platforms such as Venmo or CashApp, Enlace Latino NC 01.31.25

Charlotte immigration organizations hearing from fearful constituents over Trump executive orders, QC News 01.24.25

Charlotte parents, students fear the end of immigration ‘safe zones’ at schools, WCNC Charlotte 01.23.25

Se aproxima la temporada de impuestos 2025: sepa cómo prepararse, Enlace Latino NC 01.15.25

2025 tax season is approaching: learn how to prepare, Enlace Latino NC 01.15.25

¡Desfile, talleres y comida gratis! Aprovecha estos eventos gratuitos, La Noticia 01.14.25

Community Tax Talk with Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy: Tax Topics for Immigrants, Charlotte on the Cheap 01.09.25

Pistas de hielo, clases y recursos gratis esta semana en Charlotte, La Noticia 01.07.25

Ofrecen talleres gratis en Charlotte sobre cómo enfrentar deportaciones, La Noticia 01.06.25

Latest news

• Summer 2026 Internships at Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy – Apply by Oct. 24October 2, 2025
  The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy offers 10-week internships to qualified and motivated undergraduate and law school students. We strive to provide an intensive, practical, and worthwhile internship for students who are passionate about providing legal services to low-income people in Mecklenburg County and beyond.   Our interns work directly with staff attorneys on their… Read more: Summer 2026 Internships at Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy – Apply by Oct. 24
• Justice at Work: Breaking Access Barriers to EmploymentSeptember 15, 2025
  This content was originally part of a Justice Lives Here newsletter. Click here to subscribe to get the latest news and updates from the Advocacy Center delivered directly to your email mailbox. Earlier this month we celebrated Labor Day, a holiday born from the labor movement’s fight for fair wages, safe working conditions, and the… Read more: Justice at Work: Breaking Access Barriers to Employment
• Major Changes Coming to Health Coverage Access: What Consumers Need to KnowAugust 8, 2025
  Important changes to both Marketplace and Medicaid health coverage programs are scheduled to begin this year, significantly impacting low-income individuals, immigrant communities, and those who rely on coverage assistance programs. These reforms are the result of recent regulations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the passing of the Budget Reconciliation Bill… Read more: Major Changes Coming to Health Coverage Access: What Consumers Need to Know
• Medicaid, Immigration & Your Information: What You Need To KnowAugust 8, 2025
  WHAT WE KNOW On 7/17/25, it became known that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – shared Medicaid recipients’ (not necessarily applicants) data with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for purposes of immigration and customs enforcement. NCDHHS recently added a web… Read more: Medicaid, Immigration & Your Information: What You Need To Know
• Back-to-School Bash Brings Community Together at Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy July 29, 2025
  As summer break winds down, children across Charlotte are ecstatic for the new school year. On June 23, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy celebrated the season of new beginnings with a Back-to-School Bash, welcoming 750+ children and families to the Advocacy Center’s office.  Attendees stocked up on free school supplies, enjoyed games and activities, and… Read more: Back-to-School Bash Brings Community Together at Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy 

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