Legislation & Testimony
Civil Justice
City Council Testimony on New York City’s Foreclosure Crisis
The Brennan Center testified before the New York City Council on systemic problems in the ongoing mortgage foreclosure crisis and its effect on New York City Neighbordhoods.
Authored by: Mark Ladov and Nabanita Pal
– 01/30/12
Brennan Center Weighs in on DHS Plan for Communicating with LEP Individuals
In response to an announcement earlier this month that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is drafting a plan to provide limited English proficient (LEP) individuals with access to DHS services, the Brennan Center submitted comments urging the agency to provide interpreters in immigration and citizenship interviews.
– 04/15/11
Brennan Center, Civil Rights Groups Oppose House Measure to Gut Attorneys’ Fee Awards
In a letter to Senate leadership, the Brennan Center and 13 other access to justice and civil rights organizations urged the Senate not to adopt a measure that would gut the ability of seniors, veterans and others to obtain counsel in cases against the federal government.
– 04/07/11
Brennan Center Comments on Department of Homeland Security Language Assistance Guidelines
The Brennan Center and 13 immigrant advocacy and legal aid programs filed public comments on DHS guidelines for federally funded entities that assist and administer limited English proficient (LEP) individuals in their contact with police and motor vehicle departments, detention centers and more.
– 07/19/10
Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009
Federal legislation to reauthorize the Legal Services Corporation.
– 04/27/10
Rebekah Diller Testifies in Support of Bill to Revitalize and Expand Civil Legal Aid for the Poor
Testimony before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law in support of the Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009.
Authored by: Rebekah Diller
– 04/27/10
Coalition Letter in Suport of Civil Access to Justice Act
Over 150 national, state and local groups sign onto letter supporting passage of bill to reauthorize the Legal Services Corporation
– 02/12/10
Testimony at NY Senate Hearing on Future of Civil Legal Services
Justice Program Director, David Udell, testifies at a New York Senate hearing on the future of IOLA and civil legal services, offering recommendations for funding strategies, infrastructure developments and new ways to help low-income individuals access justice.
Authored by: David Udell
– 12/11/09
Testimony Submitted for House Hearing on Legal Services Corporation
The Brennan Center’s Rebekah Diller submitted written testimony for a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law regarding the Legal Services Corporation.
Authored by: Rebekah Diller
– 11/04/09
Letter to Obama Administration Requests HUD Funding for Foreclosure Legal Representation
Brennan Center, NLADA and National Organization of Legal Services Workers/UAW write to the Office of Management and Budget, requesting federal funding through the Department of Housing and Urban Development for foreclosure-related legal representation in Fiscal Year 2011.
– 10/28/09