Currier vs. United States Postal Service

Amicus Brief in Support of Homeless Persons' Right to Receive Mail by Obtaining Free P.O. Boxes

NLCHP filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals in a lawsuit challenging the United States Postal Service (USPS) for refusing to provide homeless people with free Post Office (PO) Boxes.

Federal law requires USPS to provide a free PO Box to anyone who cannot receive carrier delivery service.  However, the agency interpreted the law to exclude homeless people.

This class action suit was filed on behalf of homeless people is Seattle, Washington.

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