We are thrilled to see the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling earlier this month that maintained the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that the Trump Administration did not follow proper legal procedures in terminating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2017. This decision means...Continue reading→

NoHLA welcomes our 2020 summer Extern, Natalie McCarthy. Natalie is from Tacoma, WA and is a third year law student at Seattle University. Natalie’s interest in health care began early when she lost her sight to brain cancer at age 10 and as a result, aspired to become an advocate for individuals with disabilities. Natalie...Continue reading→

In Washington State, as in the U.S. generally, the pandemic does not affect all residents equally. State data reveal that Hispanic (Latinx) residents make up 35% of COVID-19 cases although they comprise only 13% of the state population. In King County, residents who are Hispanic, Black, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander suffer significantly more COVID-19 infections...Continue reading→

Last week the U.S. House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act, a $3 trillion omnibus measure that addresses health care and economic needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation is now in the Senate, where it is unlikely to pass in its current form. The pandemic has made clear that the health and well-being...Continue reading→

TAKE ACTION (30 seconds!): Click send on this pre-written message to support immigrants in this critical time. All of the coronavirus legislation enacted to date—including the Families First and the CARES Acts— has left many low- and moderate-income immigrants out of both public health and stimulus policies. Much more needs to be done to ensure...Continue reading→