Over our 50-year history, the Shriver Center has secured hundreds of law and policy victories with and for people living in poverty in Illinois. Building on these wins and our comprehensive view of poverty, we connect and train lawyers, community leaders, and activists nationwide to advance opportunity — for all, not just some.
Justice-involved individuals deserve the chance to find safe, stable, and affordable housing.
HUD has failed for years to implement its own environmental regulations.
A Shriver Center lawsuit has triggered invalidation of the Trump public charge rule.
Get Care Illinois website provides information on new program in five languages.
The Shriver Center on Poverty Law champions these policies in this 2021 legislative session.
Abolishing money bond will allow thousands of people to stay in their communities while awaiting trial.
Historic criminal justice legislation moves to governor's desk, other economic measures advance racial justice
Despite the challenges ahead, change is possible.
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