To schedule a free in-person appointment, individuals can call the statewide navigator hotline, 1-855-733-3711 or go to ncnavigator.net. The Open Enrollment Period for 2020 health insurance coverage started Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 15, giving consumers 45 days to enroll in health coverage from the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace.…
Access to Justice Campaign Kicks Off for 2020
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Nearly 500 local supporters, attorneys, community leaders and advocates gathered to celebrate ACCESS to legal assistance in our community at the 13th annual Justice for ALL breakfast Oct. 23. The event officially kicked off the 2020 Access to Justice Campaign benefiting Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and Legal Aid of…
Pro Bono Spotlight: Emma Merritt
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Emma Merritt is an associate at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and a dedicated pro bono volunteer with Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy through the Access to Justice Pro Bono Partners Program. Having done pro bono work since she became an attorney, Merritt brought her commitment to service to the Charlotte…
Marles Recognized as YWCA Emerging Leader
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YWCA Central Carolinas recognized Natalie Marles with the Emerging Leader Award during its Woman of Achievement Awards event Oct. 17 for her work ensuring marginalized people have access to health care, knowledge and justice. The annual awards event honors three generations of women who exemplify the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism,…
9-30 Recap of Healthcare Hot Topics: Access to Care in N.C.
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When it comes to health care in North Carolina, a lot is changing. Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and CareRing recently hosted a policy update to help residents understand what’s changing and how we can protect access to care in our community. Learn about what is happening and use these…
Conozca Sus Derechos
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Usted tiene derechos. Sin importar su estado migratorio. Para protegerse usted y su familia, es importante saber sus derechos. You have rights regardless of your immigration status. To protect yourself and your family, you must know your rights. Nuestras organizaciones reconocen que la incertidumbre sobre el futuro puede causarles inquietudes…
Judge Promoted by Trump Administration Threatened a 2-Year-Old With an Attack Dog
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On March 30, 2016, in an immigration courtroom in Charlotte, North Carolina, a 2-year-old boy was doing what you might expect: He was making some noise. But Judge V. Stuart Couch—a former Marine known to have a temper—was growing frustrated. He pointed his finger at the Guatemalan child and demanded…
Lake Arbor Residents Urged to Seek Legal Advice Ahead of August 31 Deadline
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Local legal advocacy groups are urging residents at Lake Arbor Apartments to seek legal advice ahead of a deadline for some to move out by the end of the month.
Ignoring Flores to Detain Families is Inhumane
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Because Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy defends migrant adults, families and children in Charlotte’s Immigration Court, we are extremely concerned by the Trump administration’s recent decision to indefinitely detain migrant children who cross the U.S.-Mexico border. This week, the Trump administration announced a new immigration rule that attempts to override…
Action Alert: “Show Me Your Papers” Bill Threatens Community Safety
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Yesterday, the N.C. House approved a bill that strips local authority from sheriffs’ departments by requiring them to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and assist in enforcing federal immigration law. The legislation now goes before Gov. Roy Cooper for consideration after the N.C. Senate passed the bill in…