Action. Access. Progress.
Recent News
- New Grounded in Philly online resource ecosystem will help more Philadelphians turn vacant lots into community spaces
- Highly qualified job applicant files suit against Montgomery County after being denied employment due to her old, irrelevant criminal record
- Law Center Files U.S. Court of Appeals Amicus Brief Defending Nationwide Injunctions, Along with Four Other Lawyers’ Committee Affiliates
- Joint Statement From Brenda Harrison, Pelham Court LP, and Rushmore Management Regarding the Settlement of their Case
- Low-income Philadelphia tenant wins a $22,400 judgment against ABC Capital, one of the city’s largest landlords
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.
