Tzedek DC
@tzedekdc.bsky.social
We combine free legal help, systemic advocacy, and community outreach to empower DC residents facing debt-related crises. Reach us at (202) 274-7386!
Jail isn’t just traumatizing, it’s dangerous. DC Jail has a death rate 3.5 times above the national average. Cash bail would overcrowd jails, putting more lives at risk. Review our latest report on the harms of cash bail to learn more about the consequences for DC. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Jail isn’t just traumatizing, it’s dangerous. DC Jail has a death rate 3.5 times above the national average. Cash bail would overcrowd jails, putting more lives at risk. Review our latest report on the harms of cash bail to learn more about the consequences for DC. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
Cash bail lets bail bond companies profit from families, especially women of color. They pay nonrefundable fees and enter predatory contracts. The companies make $1.4B a year on the backs of folks who can't afford to pay. See who profits and who pays in our report: www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
November 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Cash bail lets bail bond companies profit from families, especially women of color. They pay nonrefundable fees and enter predatory contracts. The companies make $1.4B a year on the backs of folks who can't afford to pay. See who profits and who pays in our report: www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
Pretrial detention causes job loss, missed work, lost housing, and can break up families. It punishes people before trial just because they can’t pay. Even a single day in jail can have devastating effects. Find out why reform matters in our latest report: www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
November 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Pretrial detention causes job loss, missed work, lost housing, and can break up families. It punishes people before trial just because they can’t pay. Even a single day in jail can have devastating effects. Find out why reform matters in our latest report: www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
DC residents pay $241 per day to incarcerate someone—that's more than $191M every year! Cash bail risks driving these costs even higher. This money could support schools, healthcare, housing, jobs, infrastructure. Discover how policy decisions impact our community: www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
November 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
DC residents pay $241 per day to incarcerate someone—that's more than $191M every year! Cash bail risks driving these costs even higher. This money could support schools, healthcare, housing, jobs, infrastructure. Discover how policy decisions impact our community: www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
Tzedek DC released a new report today on Why Imposing Cash Bail Would Fail the People of DC, detailing how the District became a role model for its risk-based detention system adopted in 1992 and showing how the proposed bill to reimpose cash bail harms residents. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
New Tzedek DC Report Demonstrates Why Forcing Cash Bail Would Fail DC Residents — Tzedek DC
A new report by Tzedek DC, “ Why Imposing Cash Bail Would Fail the People of DC , ” details how the District became a role model for its risk-based detention system adopted in 1992. The report sh...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Tzedek DC released a new report today on Why Imposing Cash Bail Would Fail the People of DC, detailing how the District became a role model for its risk-based detention system adopted in 1992 and showing how the proposed bill to reimpose cash bail harms residents. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
Tzedek DC and allies have filed an amicus brief today challenging the attempted firing of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter in an effort to protect the currently independent commission. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Tzedek DC and allies have filed an amicus brief today challenging the attempted firing of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter in an effort to protect the currently independent commission. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
We support the DC Courts authorizing a Community Justice Worker program in DC, which would train nonlawyers to assist low-income residents with legal matters while working under attorney supervision; 80% of low-income Americans cannot afford legal help. www.tzedekdc.org/s/FINAL-Tzed...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We support the DC Courts authorizing a Community Justice Worker program in DC, which would train nonlawyers to assist low-income residents with legal matters while working under attorney supervision; 80% of low-income Americans cannot afford legal help. www.tzedekdc.org/s/FINAL-Tzed...
Federal efforts to bring back cash bail in DC would harm Black residents and reverse decades of progress. @dcfpi.bsky.social explains why fair, risk-based pretrial systems keep communities safe and equitable. www.dcfpi.org/all/federal-...
Federal Efforts to Reinstate Cash Bail in DC Disproportionately Harms Black Residents
Cash bail harms people with low incomes who are unable to pay for bail, and Black DC residents have lower incomes and higher poverty rates than other races due to historic and systemic racism.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Federal efforts to bring back cash bail in DC would harm Black residents and reverse decades of progress. @dcfpi.bsky.social explains why fair, risk-based pretrial systems keep communities safe and equitable. www.dcfpi.org/all/federal-...
A new @nclc4consumers.bsky.social report shares survey results from Tzedek DC and 200+ other providers and details barriers to relief for victims of #CoercedDebt—fraudulently opening accounts in a victim's name or coercing them into taking on unwanted debt.
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Coerced Debt Complicates Domestic Violence Recovery
Nationwide survey highlights impact of coerced debt on credit reports, financial security.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A new @nclc4consumers.bsky.social report shares survey results from Tzedek DC and 200+ other providers and details barriers to relief for victims of #CoercedDebt—fraudulently opening accounts in a victim's name or coercing them into taking on unwanted debt.
www.nclc.org/coerced-debt...
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Tzedek DC and allies urged the DC Court of Appeals to protect District consumers' rights to seek relief from illegal practices by DC's utility companies, which currently enjoy immunity from being sued despite their history of deceptive and unfair trade practices. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
Tzedek DC and Allies Urge Court to Protect DC Consumer Rights with Utilities — Tzedek DC
When utility companies break the law, DC residents should be allowed to seek relief from those illegal practices just as they would from any other company, argued an amicus brief filed on behalf...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Tzedek DC and allies urged the DC Court of Appeals to protect District consumers' rights to seek relief from illegal practices by DC's utility companies, which currently enjoy immunity from being sued despite their history of deceptive and unfair trade practices. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
Happy Halloween from us at Tzedek DC! 👻🎃🍬
October 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Happy Halloween from us at Tzedek DC! 👻🎃🍬
Tzedek DC and allies filed an amici brief this week in support of a class-action lawsuit against DHS and other federal agencies and officials for illegal immigration arrests. @africansus.bsky.social @breadforthecity.bsky.social @childrenslawcenter.org www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
Tzedek DC and Allies File Amicus Challenging ICE Warrantless Arrests — Tzedek DC
Tzedek DC filed an amicus brief in support of a class-action lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies and officials for immigration arrests made without warrant o...
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October 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Tzedek DC and allies filed an amici brief this week in support of a class-action lawsuit against DHS and other federal agencies and officials for illegal immigration arrests. @africansus.bsky.social @breadforthecity.bsky.social @childrenslawcenter.org www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
Our latest #Tzedekation Digest has been released! Check out the newsletter featuring collected updates from the past month, plus a feature on our newest @avodah.bsky.social Corps Fellow, Danya Dubrow-Compaine. mailchi.mp/tzedekdc/tze...
Tzedekation Digest | October 2025
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October 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Our latest #Tzedekation Digest has been released! Check out the newsletter featuring collected updates from the past month, plus a feature on our newest @avodah.bsky.social Corps Fellow, Danya Dubrow-Compaine. mailchi.mp/tzedekdc/tze...
Check out this article from our financial counseling team outlining what the government shutdown means for DC residents—and how Tzedek DC can support. It's full of helpful tips, information, and community resources. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
What the Government Shutdown Means for DC Residents—And How We Can Support You — Tzedek DC
Government shutdowns aren’t just headlines in the media—they affect real lives. From missed paychecks to delayed public services, shutdowns can bring serious disruption—especially for households with ...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Check out this article from our financial counseling team outlining what the government shutdown means for DC residents—and how Tzedek DC can support. It's full of helpful tips, information, and community resources. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
Sign-On Opportunity for Nonprofits and Individuals to Oppose Cash Bail in DC! The deadline is NEXT FRIDAY, 11/7. Complete the short sign-on form is at link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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October 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Sign-On Opportunity for Nonprofits and Individuals to Oppose Cash Bail in DC! The deadline is NEXT FRIDAY, 11/7. Complete the short sign-on form is at link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Tzedek DC staff had a blast at the second annual DC Walk for Justice 5K last week! Alongside other justice-oriented individuals and organizations, we raised $338,000 for civil legal aid in DC! Thank you to the DC Bar Foundation for hosting this event #5K #WalkforJustice #LegalAid #LegalServices
October 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Tzedek DC staff had a blast at the second annual DC Walk for Justice 5K last week! Alongside other justice-oriented individuals and organizations, we raised $338,000 for civil legal aid in DC! Thank you to the DC Bar Foundation for hosting this event #5K #WalkforJustice #LegalAid #LegalServices
Tzedek DC is grateful to @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social for legislation to protect tenants and residents from abrupt water service disconnections: collection on a building’s outstanding water debts shouldn’t mean multifamily water disconnections. Excited to support this crucial legislation!
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Tzedek DC is grateful to @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social for legislation to protect tenants and residents from abrupt water service disconnections: collection on a building’s outstanding water debts shouldn’t mean multifamily water disconnections. Excited to support this crucial legislation!
Tzedek DC & Legal Aid DC, LCE, @consumerfed.bsky.social, the UCB Consumer Law Center, and Travelers United testified Weds to the DC Council CPO in support of clarifying "merchants" in DC and increasing consumer protection for abusive trade practices. Check it out: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Tzedek DC & Legal Aid DC, LCE, @consumerfed.bsky.social, the UCB Consumer Law Center, and Travelers United testified Weds to the DC Council CPO in support of clarifying "merchants" in DC and increasing consumer protection for abusive trade practices. Check it out: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...
Don't miss this discussion spotlighting #CoercedDebt this Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Carla Sánchez-Adams from @nclc4consumers.bsky.social joins @americanbar.org to explore how economic abuse functions as a form of coercive control and more. youtu.be/W1cxm2l8HgI #DVAM #DVAM2025
Coerced Debt & Economic Abuse: A Spotlight for Domestic Violence Awareness Month | Chair Chat
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October 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Don't miss this discussion spotlighting #CoercedDebt this Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Carla Sánchez-Adams from @nclc4consumers.bsky.social joins @americanbar.org to explore how economic abuse functions as a form of coercive control and more. youtu.be/W1cxm2l8HgI #DVAM #DVAM2025
A big thank you to @cmchenderson.bsky.social and 7 DC Council colleagues who together introduced a systemic #MedicalDebt reform bill with policy solutions supported by the Tzedek DC report's findings and recommendations. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
Tzedek DC Sparks Introduction of Systemic Medical Debt Reform Bill in DC Council — Tzedek DC
On Monday, the Medical Debt Mitigation Amendment Act of 2025 was introduced by the DC Council. The legislation would prevent and mitigate the burden of unpaid medical bills on District families....
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October 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
A big thank you to @cmchenderson.bsky.social and 7 DC Council colleagues who together introduced a systemic #MedicalDebt reform bill with policy solutions supported by the Tzedek DC report's findings and recommendations. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year's theme is Building a Cyber Strong America. The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency partnered with the National Cybersecurity Alliance to develop resources. Check them out here! www.staysafeonline.org #Cybersecurity
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October 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year's theme is Building a Cyber Strong America. The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency partnered with the National Cybersecurity Alliance to develop resources. Check them out here! www.staysafeonline.org #Cybersecurity
The DC Healthcare Alliance provides health insurance to 28,000 residents, most of them immigrants. Current budget cuts would eliminate the program in 2 years. Join the rally to save the Alliance this Wednesday from 10-1 at the Wilson Building!
October 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The DC Healthcare Alliance provides health insurance to 28,000 residents, most of them immigrants. Current budget cuts would eliminate the program in 2 years. Join the rally to save the Alliance this Wednesday from 10-1 at the Wilson Building!
This October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we celebrate the value and talent of all workers and recognize the necessity of inclusive workspaces. Check out this video from the Dept. of Labor to learn more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqjn... #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion #ODEP
2025 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM): Celebrating Value and Talent
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October 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
This October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we celebrate the value and talent of all workers and recognize the necessity of inclusive workspaces. Check out this video from the Dept. of Labor to learn more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqjn... #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion #ODEP
On #PurpleThursday, Tzedek DC commits to showing up for survivors to provide the safety, support, and solidarity they deserve during #DVAM2025 and beyond.
Enjoy some photos of our team as we #SpreadLove this Domestic Violence Awareness Month #WithSurvivors #DVAM #SpreadLoveDC @dccadv.bsky.social
Enjoy some photos of our team as we #SpreadLove this Domestic Violence Awareness Month #WithSurvivors #DVAM #SpreadLoveDC @dccadv.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On #PurpleThursday, Tzedek DC commits to showing up for survivors to provide the safety, support, and solidarity they deserve during #DVAM2025 and beyond.
Enjoy some photos of our team as we #SpreadLove this Domestic Violence Awareness Month #WithSurvivors #DVAM #SpreadLoveDC @dccadv.bsky.social
Enjoy some photos of our team as we #SpreadLove this Domestic Violence Awareness Month #WithSurvivors #DVAM #SpreadLoveDC @dccadv.bsky.social
🏆We’re celebrating our CEO Ariel Levinson-Waldman being named the 2025 Nonprofit Leader in the Washington Business Journal's Health Care Innovator awards! www.bizjournals.com/washington/c...
October 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🏆We’re celebrating our CEO Ariel Levinson-Waldman being named the 2025 Nonprofit Leader in the Washington Business Journal's Health Care Innovator awards! www.bizjournals.com/washington/c...