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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

L.A. will continue to fund eviction defense program

Los Angeles City Council approved millions in funding for Stay Housed L.A., an eviction defense program providing legal representation to renters, despite concerns from the City Attorney about the contract's size and the main provider's litigation against the city.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 12.24.25 - Above the Law

Major legal developments include a Supreme Court block on troop deployment, problematic Epstein file release, legal aid funding shortfalls, and high-profile litigation and policy changes.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

As Right to Counsel' programs for housing court flourish, policymakers strain to maintain the staffing pipeline amNewYork

Expanding right-to-counsel programs nationwide meets a surge in evictions, creating urgent demand for more housing attorneys and increased legal-aid funding.
Social justice
fromKqed
4 months ago

Alameda County Approves $3.5 Million to Scale Up Immigrant Defense Amid ICE Surge | KQED

Alameda County approved a six-month, $3.57 million extension to expand immigrant legal aid, 24/7 rapid-response hotline coverage, and community support services.
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