Are you ready to file your 2022 Federal Income Tax return?
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Tax filing season for 2022 Federal tax returns opened January 23, 2023 and will run through April 18, 2023. Here is what we think you need to know and where to find more help. 1. Your refund this tax season may be lower. Many of the pandemic-era and American Rescue…
Tyre Nichols
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Tyre Nichols A human being. A Black man. A son. A father. A friend. A skateboarder. An amateur photographer. A victim of police brutality murdered at only 29 years old. We say again, a HUMAN BEING. We say his name to give him the respect and dignity he deserved; two…
“It’s hard for someone to understand what I go through every day”
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Janet* knows firsthand that life can change in a split second. Several years ago she and her young daughter were in a severe car accident. Janet’s daughter walked away from the scene without injury, but Janet faced severe injuries to her brain and body that left her in the hospital…
As legal issues persist, North Carolina ‘dreamers’ hope bipartisan deal saves the day | Charlotte Observer
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By DJ Simmons Read more at: As legal issues persist, North Carolina ‘dreamers’ hope bipartisan deal saves the day Oscar Romero, a UNC Charlotte graduate, says it can cost $500 to submit and renew the application that allows him to remain a “dreamer.” He is among 24,000 undocumented immigrants across…
Hope for a promising future for clients like Kevin
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Kevin greets you with a shy smile and a kindness that immediately warms your heart. His journey to the present has not been an easy one, yet he chooses to focus on the good that has brought him here and the bright future that lies in front of him. Kevin…
Protect yourself from holiday scams
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‘Tis the season for holiday scams! We share some helpful tips on common scams and how to protect yourself. Shopping Online The two most prevalent scams when shopping online: What to Do Be Careful How You Pay for Items Online or By Phone Never wire money directly to seller or…
Providing long-term stability for clients like Wendy
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Wendy affectionately calls her older sister, Melody, “the manager”. Melody laughs at the nickname but graciously takes on the role, balancing her job at a local restaurant, managing the daily operations of their home, and caring for her younger sister. The sisters have come to rely on each other but…
2022-2023 Access to Justice Champions
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We are grateful for those who are leading the way to fund our effort to ensure justice for all. Your commitment to the Access to Justice Campaign ensures legal staff will be ready when one of our neighbors faces civil legal issues threatening their safety, security, and stability. We can…
Advocacy Center Welcomes Federal Court Decision to End Title 42
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Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy welcomes the decision of US District Judge Emmet Sullivan to strike down the controversial Title 42 immigration policy, a public health law that was manipulated to expel vulnerable asylum seekers at our border. Judge Sullivan ruled the law was “arbitrary and capricious” and faulted the…
It’s hard to apply for asylum. This clinic makes it easier for many seeking protection | Charlotte Observer
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By DJ Simmons Read more at: Charlotte legal advocates host asylum application clinic | Charlotte Observer When Erika Salamanca journeyed to the United States, she brought her daughter on her hip with hope for more opportunities for her child. Desperate to escape gang violence, Salamanca fled El Salvador to the…
