State governors and legislators should use money from the national foreclosure settlement fund for foreclosure prevention. Diverting that money into other budget areas will hurt state economies, and will do nothing to help the people who need assistance today.

Immigrant detention conditions in the U.S. have long been criticized by human rights groups. Plans to improve these conditions should not be a laughing matter.

Philadelphia courts took important steps to increase access to justice for low-income residents.

Read a Q&A with David McDowell, an advocate in Chicago aiding homeowners going through foreclosure.