Columbia Legal Services

Mission

Columbia Legal Services advocates for laws that advance social, economic, and racial equity for people living in poverty.

Description

Columbia Legal Services uses impact litigation, policy reform, and innovative partnerships to further our mission to achieve social, economic, and racial equity and to reveal and end actions that harm communities facing poverty and oppression.

CLS is committed to making systemic change alongside people who have been pushed the furthest from power. From children held in solitary confinement, to undocumented workers abused by their employers, CLS honors the power and humanity of every person, and fights for laws that will do the same. Because CLS does not take any government funding, we are able to engage in class action litigation and legislative advocacy in partnership with people who are incarcerated, people who are undocumented, and labor unions. Together, we seek a Washington in which everyone has equitable rights and opportunities.