Millions of Americans face civil legal issues every day. As per the Legal Services Corporation’s 2022 report “The Justice Gap,” many make these uncertain journeys alone, unable to afford ...

CAP and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Author Letter to National Institute of Justice Addressing Use of AI in the Criminal Justice System The Center for American Progress and Lawyers’ ...

The bottom line is we don’t have enough lawyers to do the work in Vermont,” said Defender General Matt Valerio.

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. One day about 10 years ago, Alicia Mitchell-Mercer experienced one of those moments ...

Hosted by Chief Judge Rowan Wilson and the New York State Bar Association, the four-hour hearing is aimed at informing the Legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul about the funding needs for legal services ...

While Illinoisans and residents across the nation are entitled to legal representation in criminal cases, the federal government does not mandate access to a defense lawyer for civil cases. More than ...

INJUNCTION THAT’S SET FOR JULY 14TH. A NEW LAW THAT REMOVES GENDER IDENTITY PROTECTIONS FROM THE IOWA CIVIL RIGHTS ACT IS NOW IN EFFECT. THE ACT PROTECTS IOWANS FROM DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING, ...