Register for a community conversation about criminal records and access to housing: tinyurl.com/hujktd / Regístrese para una conversación comunitaria sobre los antecedentes penales y el acceso a la vivienda: tinyurl.com/3zhuj4vh
Legal Aid Justice Center
@legalaidjustice.bsky.social
We partner with clients and communities across Virginia to fight for racial, social, and economic justice. Together, we are dismantling the systems that create and perpetuate poverty. www.justice4all.org www.justice4all.org/get-involved/
HOY vamos a compartir actualizaciones importantes sobre la fianza migratoria en Virginia - ¡no se pierden! (Ofrecido solamente en español) / TODAY we're sharing important updates about immigration bond in Virgina - don't miss it! (Offered in Spanish only)
Join us Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. for JUVIES + panel discussion at Vinegar Hill Theatre. Tickets: https://isffjuvies.eventive.org/welcome
We are proud to share that the Virginia State Bar’s Standing Committee on Access to Legal Services has selected our very own Jason Yarashes as the recipient of the 2026 Virginia Legal Aid Attorney Award! It will be formally presented on October 15 at the Statewide Legal Aid Conference in Norfolk.
JOIN US at an upcoming town hall to learn about L.E.A.D., which gives law enforcement officers the option to connect people to services such as housing, treatment, health care, and case management instead of arresting them. Session 1 is Tues 9/8 at 6pm & Session 2 is Wed 9/9 at 9am - see you there!
Late yesterday, sadly, the court halted the new law limiting how local law enforcement can cooperate with ICE. Read our full statement on the decision enjoining the General Assembly’s regulation of existing 287(g) agreements in Virginia here: https://www.justice4all.org/news/287ggdc83126/
Get eligible charges off your record at our next EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC on Monday, September 21 at City Space in Charlottesville! Space is limited so pre-registration is strongly encouraged: https://tinyurl.com/4xdbe27h Limited walk-ins will be accepted before noon.
SROs return to Charlottesville City Schools. Join us Aug 25, 6-8 PM at Legal Aid Justice Center to protect Black, Brown, and disabled students. Learn, ask, prepare. Virtual: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JwmqfGntTe2NcfcujfeMNg#/registration
Rooted and Ready. Our 2026–2029 Strategic Plan builds power, strengthens LAJC, expands Virginia access, and drives lasting change. Read more: https://www.justice4all.org/mission-vision/strategic-plan-2026/
¡Únase con nosotros ESTE JUEVES! Regístrase para recibir los detalles del lugar. / Join us THIS THURSDAY! Register for location details. https://tinyurl.com/3amjwf3n
JOIN US for a Know Your Rights session about criminal records: Tues, Aug 18, 2026 - 6:00-7:30pm - LAJC Charlottesville office: 1000 Preston Ave, Suite A.
Experienced school policing or mistreatment? Share your story at our Community Listening Session. Register: tinyurl.com/p8yvvfcd
Lee más sobre cambios acerca del Estatus Especial de Inmigrante Juvenil (SIJ)/Read more about changes regarding Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Status: https://www.justice4all.org/es/que-hacemos/inmigracion/legislacion-sobre-los-derechos-de-los-inmigrantes-de-2026/
Visita nuestro website para más información sobre los cambios de las tarjetas de privilegio (DPC)/Visit our website for more information about changes to Driver Privilege Cards (DPC): https://www.justice4all.org/es/que-hacemos/inmigracion/legislacion-sobre-los-derechos-de-los-inmigrantes-de-2026/
Applications open for the Lillie Estes Memorial Scholarship! Support for Virginia public housing residents to attend the Housing Justice Network Conference. Apply by July 31! tinyurl.com/4ca8csk5
Visit our website for more information on Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) and SUN Meals: https://www.justice4all.org/what-we-do/healthcare-public-benefits/2026-summer-ebt-sun-meals/
Share your story with us as we work to change the system in Virginia to ensure everyone has access to legal defense against criminal charges—without being burdened with unpayable debt. Call LAJC at 804-521-7306 or visit bit.ly/CourtFinesAndFees for more information.
LEAD gives law enforcement officers the option to connect people to services such as housing, treatment, health care, and case management instead of arresting them. Diverting people to supportive services allows them to get needed help instead of being sent to jail. Join the conversation!
The federal administration is escalating efforts to use extreme financial penalties as a weapon against immigrant communities. We're fighting back: https://www.justice4all.org/news/federal-governments-multi-million-dollar-immigration-fine-against-virginia-resident-unlawful-lawsuit-alleges/
We're hiring! Join LAJC as a 2026 Organizing Fellow in Charlottesville, VA. Paid $25/hr. Apply now: https://secure10.saashr.com/ta/6191828.careers?ShowJob=705316548 #Justice #Organizing
Check out our NEW community resource highlighting a selection of new Virginia laws that go into effect today, July 1, 2026! https://www.justice4all.org/policy/virginia-2026-new-laws-guide/
Join Fuerza Latina this Saturday for music, food, local artists, raffles, and more while raising funds for immigrant families' legal costs. -- Acompaña a Fuerza Latina este sábado para disfrutar de música, comida, artistas locales, rifas y más mientras recaudan fondos para familias inmigrantes.
Join us in urging Governor Spanberger to keep Virginia's $25 fine for public marijuana use. Sign the letter: https://engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/tell-legislators-and-governor-spanberger-keep-public-use-fine-25
Informarse sobre las nuevas leyes de derechos de migrantes que entrarán en vigor el 1 de julio de 2026 / Learn about new immigrant rights laws going into effect on July 1, 2026: https://www.justice4all.org/what-we-do/immigration/2026-immigration-legislation/
Today, I spoke w/Alex Kornya of @legalaidjustice.bsky.social about how Iowa bills people for their own public defender, even when a case is dismissed. We also got into how some local governments are collaborating with ICE. Full episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/1icM...
James City County seeks SSOs in pre-K centers. Join us on June 11 to oppose this! Email the board: https://www.justice4all.org/take-action-keep-armed-officers-out-of-pre-k-classrooms/
We were happy to join residents from a manufactured home park in Chesterfield earlier this week to celebrate with Governor Spanberger several bills that will take effect on July 1, 2026, expanding the supply of affordable housing and protecting residents of manufactured home communities.
We're hiring for two exciting roles in Charlottesville. Come help us advance LAJC's mission and build long-lasting support for our work. You can learn more at justice4all.org/careers. Or reach out to ericanicole@mondaymorningconsultants.com and jamie@mondaymorningconsultants.com
Do you think you have been denied housing because of your criminal record? Join us on 6/11, 5:30 pm @ George Mason Regional Library (7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003). RSVP soon—attendance is limited to 15 people! https://tinyurl.com/m5dm46mw
