Action. Access. Progress.
Recent News
- Court rules that former SBA rules barring business owners with criminal records from aid were illegal, extends deadline for our clients
- The Public Interest Law Center is establishing a disability rights policy circle
- Small Business Administration Amends PPP Loan Eligibility for Business Owners with Criminal Records Following Civil Rights Lawsuit
- Civil rights organizations sue the Small Business Administration for excluding business owners with criminal records from COVID-19 relief
- Vacant Land 215
Our Mission
The Public Interest Law Center uses high-impact legal strategies to advance the civil, social, and economic rights of communities in the Philadelphia region facing discrimination, inequality, and poverty. We use litigation, community education, advocacy, and organizing to secure their access to fundamental resources and services.
