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!

About Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy 990 2024-2025

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy FY 2024 Annual Report

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy 990 2023-2024

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy FY 2023 Annual Report

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy 990 2022-2023

Contact our media relations team

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.

Media Stories in 2026

Mecklenburg Superior Court candidates talk light rail, eCourts, case backlog, Charlotte Observer 02.16.26

Elections 2026: Charlotte Democratic primary guide, Axios Charlotte 02.12.26

The Political Beat Primary Candidate Guide: NC Superior Court Judge District 26C Seat 1, WSOC-TV 02.12.26

Studying law in the Queen City. How Elon’s efforts are restoring legal education in Charlotte. Carolina Public Press 02.04.26

Children in Foster Care (2026 Juvenile Justice & Children’s Rights Program), NCBA CLE 01.29.26

Shave off the winter blues and find some GOOD by showing up with Charlotte nonprofits. ☀️ Feb 26: Access to Justice Breakfast with Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, SHARE Charlotte enewsletter 01.22.26

Without subsidies, health care insurance grows distant, Charlotte Post 01.13.26

Health care: Open enrollment for the health care marketplace ends on Thursday. The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy is helping people navigate this year’s significant changes, including increased out-of-pocket expenses and the end of some tax credits., The Charlotte Optimist enewsletter 01.11.26

ZSR Awards $9.4 Million to Organizations Working for Systemic Change in NC, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation 01.07.26

Media stories in 2025

Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm selects Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy as recipient of 2025 Charitable Fund, Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm 12.23.25

Help is available for health coverage, South Charlotte Weekly 12.11.25

On a recent Charlotte Ledger podcast, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy CEO Larissa Mañón Mervin highlights the organization’s work to bring direct legal representation and advocate for systemic changes in the justice system. She shares powerful client stories and a vision for expanding legal services so more families can navigate crises, assert their rights, and seek justice and stability for themselves and their loved ones., Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation enewsletter 12.11.25

Uncertainty over the distribution of funds in Charlotte, Enlace Latino 12.10.25

North Carolina Legal Aid Organizations Face Crisis as Funding Freeze Continues, SSBCrack News 12.09.25

Legal aid groups feel pinch of NC legislature freezing millions of dollars, Carolina Public Press 12.05.25

Charlotte legal aid group sees surge in demand as Operation Charlotte’s Web persists, WCNC Charlotte 12.03.25

Immigration advocacy group operating increased services despite funding challenges, WCNC Charlotte 12.03.25

ACA marketplace costs are going up. How much will you have to pay yearly?, WSOC-TV 12.02.25

Charlotte region’s low-cost, free clinics could hit capacity if ACA subsidies end, Charlotte Observer 11.28.25

Charlotte immigration arrests are down, but uncertainty remains high, Charlotte Ledger 11.26.25

Four organizations in Charlotte will distribute emergency funds to those affected by immigration raids, Enlace Latino 11.25.25

‘We should do more’ – Community pushed for more immigrant support amid Border Patrol operations, WCNC Charlotte 11.24.25

Charlotte providing $100,000 for households that lost income during Border Patrol presence, Queen City News 11.24.25

While Hovey said she hasn’t seen a noticeable jump on the site specifically tied to supporting immigrant communities, she has heard from groups like ourBridge for Kids and Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy that they’re welcoming more volunteers than usual, in the wake of the U.S. Border Patrol’s recent operation in Charlotte. OurBridge alone had more than 1,000 volunteers last week, she said., Charlotte Ledger email newsletter 11.24.25

Charlotte will financially help families hurt by layoffs, other hits to income, Charlotte Observer 11.23.25

City of Charlotte commits $100K for rent, utility assistance amid economic disruption, WCNC Charlotte 11.23.25

City Commits Funding for Businesses Affected by CBP Crackdown, Queen City Nerve 11.22.25

Faith, Community and Non-Profit Leader Check-In Meeting, Mecklenburg Ministries 11.21.25

Charlotte sets aside $100K for households facing income loss amid CBP operation, WFAE 11.21.25

‘I lose my liberty in that moment’: Charlotte shuts down as citizens and noncitizens alike face ICE arrests, The Guardian 11.20.25

Operation Charlotte’s Web Fallout: What happens next for detainees?, Queen City News 11.20.25

Local resources and ways to support Charlotte’s immigrant community, Unpretentious Palate 11.19.25

How to help immigrant communities in Charlotte, WFAE 11.19.25

Veteran housing agency in Charlotte handled public funds despite evictions, unpaid debts, WBTV (part two of three-part series) 11.14.25

Charlotte veteran housing company took donation from nonprofit, then veteran was evicted, WBTV (part one of three-part series) 11.13.25

Federal Immigration Operation Expected in Charlotte, North Carolina: Sheriff, NTD Television Network 11.13.25

Border Patrol is expected in Charlotte. Know your rights if you get stopped, Charlotte Observer 11.13.25

Important Update on the IOLTA Program and 2026 Grant Funding, North Carolina State Bar 11.06.25

State Lawmakers Put Funding for Nonprofit Legal Help on Ice, The Assembly 11.04.25

How not extending ACA subsidies will affect N.C. residents, Spectrum News 11.04.25

Do you need to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace and learn about the new changes for 2026?, Enlace Latino 11.03.25

‘More with less’: Funding freeze for NC legal services causes widespread impact, WSOC-TV 10.31.25

Changes to your health insurance: costs rise and subsidies fall, La Noticia 10.31.25

Federal immigration requires electronic payments for paperwork despite less than 10% using debit, credit, WCNC Charlotte 10.31.25

How Charlotte’s legal advocates are weathering a funding storm, with Larissa Mañón Mervin, Charlotte Ledger 10.25.25

Faith, Community and Non-Profit Leader Check-In Meeting, Mecklenburg Ministries (first item under Nonprofit Updates) 10.23.25

Wills for Warriors: Volunteer lawyers offering free estate planning for veterans Nov. 7, Charlotte on the Cheap 10.21.25

Immigration courts in NC are open during government shutdown, Spectrum News 10.08.25

October is Pro Bono Month – A Time to Harvest Justice!, ncbarblog.com 10.07.25

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

• “This was a lifesaver for my son”February 2, 2026
  For more than a decade, Medicaid has been a lifeline for John. After being diagnosed with hypermobility, he endured years of intense joint pain while working with his doctors to find a medication that could ease his suffering without causing harmful psychological side effects. When he finally found a drug that worked, it transformed his… Read more: “This was a lifesaver for my son”
• Client TestimonialJanuary 27, 2026
  “I had a frustrating experience recently where the insurance marketplace thought I was Medicaid eligible despite that not being the case.  I made numerous calls and spent hours on the phone trying to resolve this to no avail. The process to undo this was maddening. I was referred to your agency, and luckily was assigned… Read more: Client Testimonial
• Education Law Program: Making Sure Every Child Gets the Education They DeserveNovember 25, 2025
  When Najla became a volunteer for the Education Law Program* (ELP) in 2019, she didn’t know her first case would become a six-year journey that would change three young lives. Originally a lawyer with Bradley and now a corporate lawyer with Gilead Sciences by day, Najla volunteered with the ELP as a court-appointed advocate for… Read more: Education Law Program: Making Sure Every Child Gets the Education They Deserve
• Standing with Our Immigrant NeighborsNovember 21, 2025
  At Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, we believe everyone deserves access to justice. We recognize that immigrants in our community are navigating renewed fear and uncertainty, and we understand how profoundly this impacts their lives and families. We stand with our immigrant neighbors. By upholding the law and advocating for our clients, we help protect… Read more: Standing with Our Immigrant Neighbors
• SNAP Benefits UpdateNovember 6, 2025
  Note: At the time of posting this (Thursday, Nov. 6), it is believed that SNAP beneficiaries, nearly 1.4 million North Carolinians, will receive a reduction in benefits for November that may vary depending on the amount usually received. The timing for the partial benefits to be loaded on EBT cards remains uncertain, but payments may… Read more: SNAP Benefits Update

Click to see all press releases