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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Man Accused of Shoplifting Dies at Brooklyn Courthouse

Soso Ramishvili, accused of theft, died in a holding cell before arraignment, prompting outrage and calls for investigation into his treatment in custody.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Uncontested Divorce Clinic to expand access for Brooklyn litigants

The Kings County Supreme Court Uncontested Divorce Clinic offers free legal aid to unrepresented individuals navigating divorce.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Man Accused of Shoplifting Dies at Brooklyn Courthouse

Soso Ramishvili, accused of theft, died in a holding cell before arraignment, prompting outrage and calls for investigation into his treatment in custody.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Uncontested Divorce Clinic to expand access for Brooklyn litigants

The Kings County Supreme Court Uncontested Divorce Clinic offers free legal aid to unrepresented individuals navigating divorce.
more#brooklyn
#budget-cuts
fromKqed
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

SF Could See Homelessness Spike With Legal Aid Cuts, Advocates Warn | KQED

Legal aid access is critical for low-income tenants at risk of eviction.
Budget cuts threaten essential legal services, potentially increasing homelessness.
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

S.F. supervisors, nonprofits sound alarm on Mayor Lurie's cuts to free civil legal aid

Proposed budget cuts in San Francisco threaten essential services for vulnerable residents, highlighting a conflict between fiscal constraints and community needs.
fromKqed
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

SF Could See Homelessness Spike With Legal Aid Cuts, Advocates Warn | KQED

Legal aid access is critical for low-income tenants at risk of eviction.
Budget cuts threaten essential legal services, potentially increasing homelessness.
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

S.F. supervisors, nonprofits sound alarm on Mayor Lurie's cuts to free civil legal aid

Proposed budget cuts in San Francisco threaten essential services for vulnerable residents, highlighting a conflict between fiscal constraints and community needs.
more#budget-cuts
#family-law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Law

Legal aid cuts deny parents their human rights, says ex-supreme court president

Legal aid cuts to family cases violate human rights, depriving parents of the ability to enforce their rights to contact with children.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Parenting

Civil Court Without a Lawyer Is Risky. Why Do So Many People Do It?

Mismatched access to legal resources highlights challenges in custody disputes for self-represented parents.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Law

Legal aid cuts deny parents their human rights, says ex-supreme court president

Legal aid cuts to family cases violate human rights, depriving parents of the ability to enforce their rights to contact with children.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Parenting

Civil Court Without a Lawyer Is Risky. Why Do So Many People Do It?

Mismatched access to legal resources highlights challenges in custody disputes for self-represented parents.
more#family-law
#labor-rights
Washington Nationals
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Unions Form Pro Bono Legal Network for Federal Workers Targeted by Trump

A.F.L.-C.I.O. has launched a pro bono legal defense network to support federal workers facing job threats under the Trump administration.
Washington Nationals
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Unions Form Pro Bono Legal Network for Federal Workers Targeted by Trump

A.F.L.-C.I.O. has launched a pro bono legal defense network to support federal workers facing job threats under the Trump administration.
more#labor-rights
#low-income-support
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

The Legal Services Corporation: Principled and Conservative or Liberal Running Dog?

The defunding of the Legal Services Corporation would severely restrict access to justice for low-income individuals, ultimately increasing taxpayer burdens.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Law

Ontario lawyers applaud plan to boost legal aid eligibility, but say more help needed | CBC News

Legal Aid Ontario plans to expand eligibility thresholds, aiming to assist more low-income individuals in accessing legal aid services.
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

The Legal Services Corporation: Principled and Conservative or Liberal Running Dog?

The defunding of the Legal Services Corporation would severely restrict access to justice for low-income individuals, ultimately increasing taxpayer burdens.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Law

Ontario lawyers applaud plan to boost legal aid eligibility, but say more help needed | CBC News

Legal Aid Ontario plans to expand eligibility thresholds, aiming to assist more low-income individuals in accessing legal aid services.
more#low-income-support
#immigration
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration restores legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children

Legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children will continue after the Trump administration reversed its decision to cut funding.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Trump administration cuts off access to legal services for unaccompanied migrant children

The Trump administration discontinued legal assistance for unaccompanied migrant children, risking their due process and welfare.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump administration reinstates funds for lawyers representing 26,000 children in immigration court

The Trump Administration reinstated legal funding for unaccompanied minors after initial cancellation, amidst concerns about future support for immigrant programs.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

ACLU and other advocates sue to block migrants from being sent to Guantanamo Bay

Civil rights groups are suing to prevent migrant transfers to Guantanamo Bay, claiming it is illegal and unnecessary.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Judge orders White House to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children

Federal judge restores legal aid to migrant children, reinforcing their right to counsel under the 2008 anti-trafficking law.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Federal Administration Cuts Legal Aid To Unaccompanied Minors

Legal representation is crucial for unaccompanied minors facing deportation, but recent policy changes have severely restricted their access to necessary legal aid.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration restores legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children

Legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children will continue after the Trump administration reversed its decision to cut funding.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Trump administration cuts off access to legal services for unaccompanied migrant children

The Trump administration discontinued legal assistance for unaccompanied migrant children, risking their due process and welfare.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump administration reinstates funds for lawyers representing 26,000 children in immigration court

The Trump Administration reinstated legal funding for unaccompanied minors after initial cancellation, amidst concerns about future support for immigrant programs.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

ACLU and other advocates sue to block migrants from being sent to Guantanamo Bay

Civil rights groups are suing to prevent migrant transfers to Guantanamo Bay, claiming it is illegal and unnecessary.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Judge orders White House to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children

Federal judge restores legal aid to migrant children, reinforcing their right to counsel under the 2008 anti-trafficking law.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Federal Administration Cuts Legal Aid To Unaccompanied Minors

Legal representation is crucial for unaccompanied minors facing deportation, but recent policy changes have severely restricted their access to necessary legal aid.
more#immigration
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Judge orders White House to restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children

A federal judge temporarily reinstated legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children following a challenge against Trump's administration's termination of support.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Dialing in: Brooklyn-based start-up Good Call uses tech to ensure legal support at arrest * Brooklyn Paper

Jelani Anglin founded Good Call NYC to provide immediate legal representation for individuals facing arrest, particularly young Black men.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

HUD choked funding to enforce fair-housing laws. Legal aid groups may not survive

Federal funding cuts threaten fair-housing organizations critical for supporting families facing discrimination.
Law
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man (30s) remanded in custody charged with three counts of rape of elderly woman in Longford

A 35-year-old man faces three counts of rape and is remanded in custody until his next court appearance.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

The right to know: Groups offer guidance to undocumented immigrants in New York amid ICE raids and a fluid immigration landscape | amNewYork

Immigrants in New York are facing increasing challenges due to changes in policies affecting their rights and access to essential services.
#judicial-system
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Lawyers raise threat of industrial action over legal aid funding row

Legal aid funding has significantly decreased, prompting lawyers to warn of industrial action and affecting access to justice.
The government is challenged to increase legal aid funding amidst growing frustrations within the legal community.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Cars

"I'll Never Forget It": People Are Sharing The Most Tone-Deaf Thing They've Ever Heard A Rich Person Say

Judicial indifference to economic hardship can harm custody and child support hearings.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Lawyers raise threat of industrial action over legal aid funding row

Legal aid funding has significantly decreased, prompting lawyers to warn of industrial action and affecting access to justice.
The government is challenged to increase legal aid funding amidst growing frustrations within the legal community.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Cars

"I'll Never Forget It": People Are Sharing The Most Tone-Deaf Thing They've Ever Heard A Rich Person Say

Judicial indifference to economic hardship can harm custody and child support hearings.
more#judicial-system
#access-to-justice
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

Will Generative AI Actually Expand Access To Justice?

Universal access to justice remains a distant dream, hindered by insufficient funding for legal aid and profit-driven motives overshadowing altruistic technology initiatives.
fromABA Journal
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Access to Justice 2.0: How AI-powered software can bridge the gap

AI has the potential to improve access to justice by making legal information more accessible, particularly for underserved communities.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

Will Generative AI Actually Expand Access To Justice?

Universal access to justice remains a distant dream, hindered by insufficient funding for legal aid and profit-driven motives overshadowing altruistic technology initiatives.
fromABA Journal
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Access to Justice 2.0: How AI-powered software can bridge the gap

AI has the potential to improve access to justice by making legal information more accessible, particularly for underserved communities.
more#access-to-justice
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Wu announces Access to Counsel Pilot Program to combat housing displacement

The Access to Counsel Pilot Program provides free legal representation to families with school-aged children facing eviction in Boston, aiding stability and routine.
#court-proceedings
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
New York City

'I didn't murder anyone' - Man (34) charged in connection with death of Wexford grandfather

Wayne Roche is charged with the murder of John O'Connor and has denied the charges.
fromIrish Independent
11 months ago
Law

Man (30s) accused of assaulting woman is barred from Westmeath town by judge

Mayuma, charged with assault causing harm, expressed remorse in court and was granted bail with strict conditions.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
New York City

'I didn't murder anyone' - Man (34) charged in connection with death of Wexford grandfather

Wayne Roche is charged with the murder of John O'Connor and has denied the charges.
fromIrish Independent
11 months ago
Law

Man (30s) accused of assaulting woman is barred from Westmeath town by judge

Mayuma, charged with assault causing harm, expressed remorse in court and was granted bail with strict conditions.
more#court-proceedings
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

After Helene, Lawyers Gear Up for Battles Over Who Should Pay

Legal aid organizations are mobilizing to provide assistance for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, despite facing their own challenges.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
11 months ago
Social justice

How Lawyers Can Help Communities Prepare for Disaster: An Interview with Verna Williams - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Lawyers play a crucial role in providing free legal aid to communities affected by climate disasters, contributing to disaster preparedness and resilience.
fromIrish Independent
10 months ago
New York City

Brother (41) charged with murder of Padraig O'Connor in Kerry

The accused, Fergus O'Connor, was charged with the murder of his brother and will plead self-defense.
Bail must be applied for in the High Court due to the murder charge.
The defense lawyer, Padraig O'Connell, requested bail for Mr. O'Connor and emphasized the need for medical treatment while in custody.
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