The Public Interest Law Center

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Challenging Pennsylvania's Absentee Ballot System

Pennsylvania has some of the tightest deadlines for requesting and returning ballots absentee ballots in the country. In 2018, more than 4,500 completed absentee ballots were rejected in Southeastern Pennsylvania alone. We are challenging this system in Commonwealth Court.

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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.

Now Hiring: Director of Development and Communications

We're accepting applications for a director of development and communications to lead our efforts to grow and spread the word about our work.

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Mixed Results for Students with Disabilities: Our Analysis of the first OVR Report of the 2018-19 School Year

Our analysis of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation's first report for the 2018-19 school shows some progress, but overall low levels of service for students with disabilities preparing for life after high school remain.

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