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Recent News
- Our City Council Testimony on Source of Income Discrimination
- Philadelphia parents seek to defend the City’s ability to inspect school buildings for asbestos and lead, opposing School District lawsuit
- 30 Philadelphia community gardens and nonprofits call on the Land Bank to end its 30-year mortgage requirement for community gardens and open spaces
- Our Statement On Gov. Shapiro’s PA State Budget Address
- The Law Center is seeking proposals from event planners
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 access to fundamental resources and services.