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John Whitelaw Named One of Delaware’s Most Influential and Inspiring in Law
Congratulations to CLASI’s John Whitelaw on being recognized as one of Delaware’s “Most Influential & Inspiring in Law” for 2026 by The News Journal. Over the course of his 40-year legal career, John has been a tireless advocate for the fundamental rights and dignity of low-income and vulnerable people, impacting thousands of lives through individual representation, systemic advocacy, training,…
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Six CLASI Attorneys Honored as Delaware “Top Lawyers” of 2025
We’re proud to announce that six CLASI attorneys have been recognized as 2025 “Top Lawyers” in their fields by Delaware Today magazine, based on a statewide poll of their fellow Delaware attorneys: Alicia Dugger, Esq. – Immigration and International LawEmily Houde – Immigration and International LawMegan Mahle – Family LawRichard Morse – Civil Rights LawAnthony…
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CLASI Launches Veterans Multi-Service Center Partnership
This Veterans Day, Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (“CLASI”) is pleased to announce our new partnership with the Veterans Multi-Service Center (“VMC”) as of November 1, 2022. Founded by veterans of the Vietnam War in 1980, VMC assists veterans in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey, providing services and programming to over 6,500 veterans and…
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CLASI Strongly Opposes Delaware Division of Social Services SNAP Proposal
Last week, CLASI and our partners at the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Wilmington Community Advisory Council each submitted comments strongly opposing a proposed rule change by the Delaware Division of Social Services that would require families receiving SNAP food assistance to reapply twice as often as they do now. It is well known…
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CLASI Joins Supreme Court Amicus Brief Seeking to Preserve Court Access for Low-Income People
On Friday, CLASI joined in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indiana v. Talevski, a case that could threaten the ability of millions of vulnerable Americans—including nursing home residents facing abuse and neglect—to enforce their legal rights. The Supreme Court is being asked to…
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CLASI Launches SNAP Eligibility Calculator
Delawareans can now check their eligibility for SNAP food benefits using a SNAP eligibility calculator on CLASI’s website. This easy-to-use, mobile-friendly tool shows whether families may be eligible for SNAP benefits, along with the estimated amount of benefits they can expect to receive. The calculator also screens a family’s eligibility for WIC benefits, which provides…
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CLASI’s Abigail Samuels Receives Roxana C. Arsht Fellowship
CLASI Staff Attorney Abigail Samuels received the 2022 Roxana C. Arsht Fellowship, which provides financial support to an attorney to assist their pursuit of practicing law in the public’s interest. Roxana C. Arsht was a native of Wilmington, Delaware and the first woman to hold a judicial position in the state. She dedicated her life’s…
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Delaware Will Issue Emergency Benefits for November to Eligible SNAP, TANF, and General Assistance Households
For more information about emergency benefits, click here.
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