Why natural disasters displace low-income renters
And what we’re reading this week
For decades, courts have struggled to resolve criminal cases in recommended timeframes. In the pandemic, it’s even harder.
And why a fatal fire in Philadelphia is emblematic of the long wait for public housing
An Oklahoma bill would make it illegal for landlords to evict renters who file health and safety complaints
Without face-to-face visitation, speaking with attorneys is less private in some jails
You asked for more criminal justice news, and we’re ready to dig in
And why eviction can push older adults out of neighborhoods where they’ve lived for decades
Housing advocates say some rent control laws give landlords financial incentive to evict older, long-term renters
And why Raising Cane’s is turning corporate staffers into fry cooks