Cheneeta Jones

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Cheneeta Jones

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Cheneeta Jones is a Social Worker in the Family Advocacy Unit at Community Legal Services.

Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

1 day ago

Evictions are incredibly traumatic and destabilizing for families and communities. Philadelphians struggling to get by need support and access to affordable housing, not to be removed from their homes. The majority of Philadelphians facing eviction are Black and Brown people, who are frequently viewed as threats in their own home, when private citizens operating as officers show up with little to no notice to evict them. To make matters worse, Philadelphia has a system where poorly-trained landlord-tenant officers are financially incentivized to perform evictions. As we reconcile with this tragedy, we must break down the oppressive systems that lead to the violence of this eviction. The real solution is that Philadelphia needs to create truly affordable housing. ... See MoreSee Less

Landlord-tenant officer shoots woman in head during eviction, police say

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Landlord-tenant officers are not sworn law enforcement personnel.

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Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

1 day ago

Today’s the Season 2 finale of How Is That Legal, and Erika K. Wilson is back! In part two of her interview, Professor Wilson breaks down how civil courts are designed to harm Black people, including denying access to counsel and punishing people with summary judgements when they cannot show up for court. She also shares what she’s learned as director of the country’s first Critical Race Lawyering Clinic, and CLS is taking notes! If you think changing the law is all we need to do to dismantle white supremacy, don’t miss our conversation with Professor Wilson. Listen to How Is That Legal wherever you get your podcasts: howisthatlegal.buzzsprout.com ... See MoreSee Less

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Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

2 days ago

Do you know a small business owner facing legal questions? Then this free legal clinic is for them. Join legal aid organization Philadelphia VIP on April 26th from 5 pm - 7 pm at a Center City law firm to meet a volunteer attorney for a free one-on-one consultation. Learn more here: phillyvip.org/april-clinic ... See MoreSee Less

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