Access to Justice
Pro bono, legal aid, justice gap, and legal services innovation for underserved populations
DOJ Appeals Order Restoring Legal Aid Funding for Undocumented Children
The DOJ challenges a federal injunction restoring $65M in legal aid funding for unaccompanied undocumented migrant children in an ongoing legal battle.
Stanford Names 2026–27 Bremond Fellows Advancing Racial Justice Law
Stanford selects three legal scholars for 2026–27 Bremond Fellowship supporting racial justice advocacy and legal scholarship.
Access to Justice Now Includes How Long You Can Wait
New view on access to justice highlights delays in legal systems as critical, urging courts and firms to rethink resources and tech use.
Harvey Weinstein Gets 15 Years in New York for 2006 Sexual Assault
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York after 2025 conviction, adding to his 16-year California sentence, closing a high-profile #MeToo case.
Taiwan Innocence Project Seeks Retrial in 2000 Execution Case
Taiwan Innocence Project files motion for retrial on 2000 execution, citing new evidence of wrongful conviction and coerced confession.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Idaho’s Attempts to Delay Court Filings
Ninth Circuit affirms First Amendment right to timely public access to judicial documents, rejecting Idaho's policy delaying court filing disclosures.
DR Congo Suspends Universities in M23-Controlled Zones
DR Congo halts university activities in 11 public institutions in M23-controlled areas due to security and governance concerns, affecting the 2026-2027 academic year.
Courthouse News Sues Georgia Clerks Over Delayed Court Filing Access
Courthouse News Service sues nine Georgia county clerks over delayed public access to new court pleadings, challenging restrictions on transparency.
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Sues Over Underfunded Manitoba Legal Aid
CCLA sues Canada and Manitoba alleging underfunded criminal legal aid violates constitutional rights, disproportionately impacting Indigenous peoples.
Advocates Challenge Ontario's Mandatory Cash Bail as Unconstitutional
Rights groups filed a constitutional challenge against Ontario's cash bail law, citing Charter violations and impacts on vulnerable populations.