Since the Nixon era, Congress has funded free legal aid for those with low incomes. In 1974, it created a nonprofit, the Legal Services Corporation, to channel federal funding to local legal aid ...
ST. LOUIS — When the mother of a child with special needs watched helplessly as that child’s disability benefits were severed upon the child’s 18th birthday, and she couldn’t afford an attorney, Land ...
Most Americans budget for predictable expenses. We plan to pay our rent each month, and anticipate the cost of our utility bills. But much of life is unpredictable. Abuse, benefits denial, and ...
Millions of low-income Americans, including children, domestic violence survivors and veterans, rely on Legal Services Corporation (LSC) for legal aid. LSC provides crucial legal assistance in civil ...
According to the news release, the legal aid tool seeks to help students ask better questions, think critically and creatively, and tackle unfamiliar legal tasks with clarity and confidence.
Adrian Tirtanadi, the head of Open Door Legal, rallies at City Hall on Wednesday, June 11, against cuts to general civil legal aid. Photo by Marina Newman. Adrian Tirtanadi, the co-founder of Open ...
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 ...