Diego Cartagena

Bet Tzedek's Vice President of Legal Programs (AKA "Legal Director")

[Bet Tzedek @BetTzedek]

Great news! #AB2847 by @AsmEGarciaAD56 & 12 co-authors passed out of the California State Assembly and we are 1 step closer to building a #SafetyNet4All with unemp. benefits for excluded immigrant workers! Let's keep it up!

[Diego Cartagena @BTVPLegal]

#AB1487, which will bring more legal aid services for low income tenants facing eviction, made it out of Assembly! Let’s bring it home Senate!

[Diego Cartagena @BTVPLegal]

Help spread the word, and hope you can join!

[Bet Tzedek @BetTzedek]

You're invited to our Tenants' Rights Town Hall with @Jackie4LAkids! Join us tomorrow from 6-7:30 PM to hear from @BetTzedek legal experts about tenant protections during #COVID19 & resources available to you. The Q&A session will be conducted in English & Spanish. We can't wait!

[Bet Tzedek @BetTzedek]

You're invited to our Tenants' Rights Town Hall with @Jackie4LAkids! Join us tomorrow from 6-7:30 PM to hear from @BetTzedek legal experts about tenant protections during #COVID19 & resources available to you. The Q&A session will be conducted in English & Spanish. We can't wait!

[Public Counsel @PublicCounsel]

Good news for homeowners in #LACounty! 🎉

But the fight is not over. We continue to advocate on behalf of the thousands of homeowners who obtained loans they could not afford through the PACE program, and we urge the City of Los Angeles and other loc… https://t.co/i6tFJVpVkc

[Public Counsel @PublicCounsel]

TMRW: Join #LetsGetFreeLA coalition at 4:30pm for a webinar on the current state of #FinesAndFees and the #debtrelief available in #LACounty. Our team will present on the status of tows, impounds, & traffic citations. Learn more & RSVP: https://t.co/4WNtibVwJC
#DebtFreeJustice

[Western Center on Law & Poverty @Western_Center]

If you get #CalFresh (food stamps in California), you may get extra benefits on your EBT card to help buy food during the #COVID19 #pandemic in April, May, and June.

[Bet Tzedek @BetTzedek]

VICTORY: Our co-sponsored bill #SB1399 #CALeg passed out of the Senate Labor Committee last night! After a nearly 7 hour hearing, member Virgilda gave a powerful testimony on the realities of the garment industry. Thank you, @MariaEDurazo @CASenateDems

[ACLU California Action @ACLU_CalAction]

THREAD:

Jocelyn K. lost her job due to COVID-19 & picked up small nanny jobs to make ends meet.

After finishing a night shift in Buena Park, she found out her car was towed for "overnight parking.”

[Bet Tzedek @BetTzedek]

Questions about legal resources for small businesses? Join us, @RepJimmyGomez and members of @MayorOfLA's office for a telephone town hall TOMORROW at 7pm PST. Register at https://t.co/T67mgfSejZ

[Diego Cartagena @BTVPLegal]

Congrats to both @PublicCounsel and to Cindy!

[Public Counsel @PublicCounsel]

We are thrilled to announce that Cindy Pánuco has been selected for the role of Public Counsel’s Vice President and Chief Program Officer. After considering candidates from across the nation, we are elevating a leader from within our organization – Pánuc… https://t.co/tSHWpHv4Tu

[Bet Tzedek @BetTzedek]

In case you missed it: @BetTzedek attorneys Matt DeCarolis and Cynthia Chagolla were interviewed by @RadioChio of @kcrw to discuss navigating unemployment and rent issues under COVID-19. Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/rpujzjvzAv

[Bet Tzedek @BetTzedek]

We're here and ready to help. Small business owners: visit https://t.co/xBVb2TJIfC to fill out an application and receive free legal assistance related to tax relief, government loans, alternative business models and more.

[Bet Tzedek @BetTzedek]

Join us Thursday for a FREE webinar about how to plan for the custody & care of children if a parent or guardian falls ill! There will be opportunities to answer questions & more info will be provided on how to access legal help if needed. RSVP at https://t.co/tE7LgXufQu.

[Diego Cartagena @BTVPLegal]

Join us (and a special guest) TODAY for a conversation on the state of small businesses in Los Angeles https://t.co/0Bh6HXZHVV

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

"I wanted to talk a little bit today about debt."

📽️ Today, Governor Newsom signed an executive order to stop debt collectors from garnishing COVID-19 related relief & helped strike a deal for student loan relief for 1.1 million Californians with privately held student loans.

[Kevin Kish @KevinKish_CRD]

Landlords cannot threaten to report tenants to immigration authorities to pressure them to move out. This important #fairhousing settlement uses the Unruh #civilrights Act's prohibition on #discrimination and #harassment based on (perceived) immigration status. #CaliforniaForAll

[Bet Tzedek @BetTzedek]

REMINDER: SSA,SSDI, SSI, RRB and VA recipients MUST use the #IRS’ non-filer tool (https://t.co/L7BJJ8PtST) to receive an additional $500 per dependent child. Deadline tomorrow 4/22.

[Bet Tzedek @BetTzedek]

UPDATE: If you are a recipient of Social Security (Including SSDI) or RRB benefits AND you have a dependent child under the age of 17, you MUST register with the #IRS non-filers’ tool (https://t.co/L7BJJ8PtST) by THIS WEDNESDAY 4/22 to receive $500 per child.