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.
Laura Abel examines the lack of an evidence based approach in efforts to expand access to the justice system for people facing such civil legal problems as foreclosure, eviction, child custody disputes and more.
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.
