Access to Justice
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Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Defund LA Homelessness Authority
Federal judge halts Trump administration's attempt to cut LAHSA funding, preserving $241M for homeless services in Los Angeles amid crisis.
California Supreme Court requires official records for indigent litigants
The California Supreme Court mandates lower courts provide official records to indigent litigants, reinforcing legal access and fairness in court proceedings.
EFF Releases Updated Guide on Recording Police Rights
EFF updates its comprehensive, bilingual guide clarifying citizens' rights to record law enforcement in public spaces.
South Korea Court Decision Reveals Legal Gaps in Abortion Protections
A 2026 South Korean appellate ruling highlights legal gaps in abortion laws, prompting Amnesty International to demand stronger reproductive rights protections.
BC coalition urges voting rights for incarcerated in 2026 municipal elections
A BC coalition calls on the provincial government to guarantee voting access for incarcerated individuals during 2026 local elections, addressing legal ambiguity.
California AI Rules Could Limit Nonlawyer Legal Service Programs
California's proposed AI ethics rules may restrict nonlawyer justice workers, impacting affordable legal services and access to justice.
San Francisco Archdiocese Agrees to $395M Sexual Abuse Settlement
San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese agrees to a $395M sexual abuse settlement with transparency and survivor-centered conditions.
Amnesty Demands Release of Tunisian Activists on Appeal
Amnesty International urges Tunisian court to overturn convictions of activists Saadia Mosbah and colleagues amid crackdown on civil society.
Supreme Court May Decide Attorneys’ Fees in Immigration Detention Case
The Supreme Court may soon clarify attorneys’ fees awards under EAJA in immigration detention litigation, affecting legal aid and litigation finance.
ACLU Sues Over Prolonged Detention of Asylum-Seeking Teens with Disabilities
The ACLU sues the U.S. government for discriminating against disabled asylum-seeking teens by prolonging detention and denying protections.
Senators Introduce Bill to Make PACER Free for All Users
The Open Courts Act seeks to eliminate PACER fees, expanding free public access to federal court documents and increasing transparency.
Anthropic’s Claude AI Expands Legal Aid Access with New Integrations
Anthropic launches Claude AI legal plugins and partnerships to enhance legal aid and law firm workflows, boosting access to justice with tailored AI tools.
Massachusetts Students Sue State Over Alleged School Segregation
Nine students and four organizations filed suit alleging Massachusetts illegally maintains racially segregated schools, raising new questions about education equity.
States Expand Nonlawyer Legal Roles to Boost Access to Justice
About a dozen U.S. states now allow nonlawyers to provide limited legal help—reshaping legal service delivery and increasing options for unrepresented litigants.