ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ News: 2020

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Clinic students secure asylum-seeker’s release amid global pandemic

Clinic students secure asylum-seeker’s release amid global pandemic

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An autoimmune deficiency put the detained client, who was fleeing death threats in his home country, at higher risk for COVID-19 amid crowded, dangerous conditions. The Immigration Law Clinic worked around the clock to get him out.

UNHRC discusses COVID-19's implications on human rights

UNHRC discusses COVID-19's implications on human rights

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ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Professor Anita Ramasastry was one of two experts to address the more than 200 global delegates as part of the Human Rights Council's dialogue on the complex human rights issues raised by the pandemic.

Husky 100: Double Dawg honored for impact
Ria Kuruvilla, 3L

Husky 100: Double Dawg honored for impact

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The UW named Ria Kuruvilla 3L to this year's Husky 100, an honor that recognizes students who are taking their education beyond the classroom and making a difference on campus, in their communities and for the future.

Clinic curates COVID-19 resources for businesses and nonprofits

Clinic curates COVID-19 resources for businesses and nonprofits

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The Entrepreneurial Law Clinic's expansive COVID-19 Resource List is designed to help organizations find and leverage application information and services during the pandemic.

Special Event Series: Rule of Law During a Pandemic
Gates Hall courtyard

Special Event Series: Rule of Law During a Pandemic

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Join for weekly webinars spotlighting how governments balance public health and human rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WATCH: Legal Tips in Three Minutes | Tax Season

WATCH: Legal Tips in Three Minutes | Tax Season

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Tax Day has been pushed back this year, which means it’s the perfect time to get a jump start and dial in the details well before the new deadline. With this in mind, ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Associate Dean and Tax LL.M. Director Scott Schumacher explains how taxpayers can leverage the right resources to ensure a maximum — and accurate — return.