National Legal Aid and Defender Association
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Advancing Civil and Criminal Justice since 1911
https://www.nlada.org/
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#NLADA25
is starting today! Hundreds of public defenders, public interest lawyers, client advocates, and civil legal aid attorneys are joining us in Washington, DC for 4 days of learning, community, and action. Visit our Learning Lab to learn more:
bit.ly/nlada25learn
14 days ago
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According to
@legalservicescorp.bsky.social
, more than 76% of low-income veterans have faced civil legal issues, whether it be housing, healthcare, or debt. On behalf of legal aid providers and public defenders across the U.S., we're honored to serve you because you've served for this country.
about 20 hours ago
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Next year, we're bringing our annual Appellate Defender Training to Jackson, MS! Join us for four days of comprehensive training designed to guide you through the full spectrum of appellate practice â from brainstorming to brief writing and oral advocacy. Register:
learninglab.nlada.org/ADTMS26
2 days ago
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Judge orders Trump administration to deliver full SNAP benefits to states by Friday (via
@nbcnews.com
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Judge orders Trump administration to deliver full SNAP benefits to states by Friday
The administration had said it would distribute partial payments in November, but that the process could take weeks. The Justice Department said it intends to appeal Thursday's order.
https://nbcnews.pulse.ly/itzoifoasa
5 days ago
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#GivingTuesday
is less than a month away. Please donate here (https://tinyurl.pulse.ly/fwtcrfkqz6) to ensure we can continue to host events like the Annual Conference which brings together equal justice leaders from across the nation. Together we can advance
#equaljustice
for all.
6 days ago
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We are officially in the longest federal government shutdown in American history, and now, communities are struggling even more to make ends meet. Join
@voice4humanneed.bsky.social
on November 6 as they explain recent developments in SNAP, rising health care premiums, and more. đ
bit.ly/3JDNRke
7 days ago
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National Legal Aid and Defender Association
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA
7 days ago
Ron Flagg, President
@legalservicescorp.bsky.social
, shared video remarks with LASP staff at our Sept. 2025 retreat. "... It's about keeping families in their homes, helping survivors of abuse, supporting veterans & giving everyday Americans a fair chance in a complex system. ..."
#LegalAidMatters
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Delayed SNAP benefits worsen West Virginiaâs child hunger problem, communities rally to feed kids (via
@westvirginiawatch.com
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Delayed SNAP benefits worsen West Virginiaâs child hunger problem, communities rally to feed kids ⢠West Virginia Watch
Child hunger is a problem in West Virginia: roughly one in five kids donât have enough food. Nearly every county offers free school meals.
https://westvirginiawatch.pulse.ly/zpulb2u5ao
7 days ago
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How one legal team is building support for people with cognitive disabilities (via
@npr.org
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How one legal team is building support for people with cognitive disabilities
The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office has an unusual unit at its office: A team dedicated to working with defendants who have cognitive disabilities. The office helps these people access treatment.
https://npr.pulse.ly/fxxqg36jys
8 days ago
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9 days ago
Congratulations to Miriam Harmatz on receiving the
@nlada.bsky.social
2025 Reginald Heber Smith Award! Miriam is Founder & Of Counsel
@flhealthjustice.bsky.social
. She co-counseled Medicaid cases with LASP Executive Director Shawn Boeheringer. They're alumni @AppalReD & LS Greater Miami.
#NLADA25
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Last week, hundreds of legal aid lawyers, public defenders, and client advocates came together in DC for one goal: promoting
#equaljustice
. We are so grateful for all our speakers, attendees, partners, and sponsors for their presence and support in making
#NLADA25
a success!
9 days ago
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12 days ago
NLADA conference Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2025 has focused on emerging issues in civil legal aid, public defense & public interest law, & on strengthening strategies to meet legal needs of low-income individuals & families.
#NLADA25
@nlada.bsky.social
@clsphila.bsky.social
@palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social
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Friday's closing panel features a conversation on the growing movement to defend American democracy through litigation and advocacy. We want to thank representatives from
@immcouncil.org
, Georgetown ICAP,
@vera.org
, and
@democracyforward.org
for joining us this evening!
12 days ago
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The Annual Awards Ceremony is one of the hallmarks of
#NLADA25
. Following our luncheon, we are so excited to award our 6 honorees for their contributions and dedication to
#equaljustice
. đ Learn more about this year's honorees:
https://bit.pulse.ly/yqusupg74w
12 days ago
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Michael Mrozinski
12 days ago
Our Friday programming is underway at the 2025
@nlada.bsky.social
Annual Conference!
#NLADA25
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Day 3 of
#NLADA25
is starting now! Our Civil, Defender, and Client Caucuses are meeting to discuss the current landscape within their fields and explore how to work together as one unit in support of
#equaljustice
. Learn more about today's programming:
bit.ly/nlada25learn
12 days ago
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Our Thursday closing plenary speaker, Michelle Behnke, is currently speaking to us about the challenges we face as an
#equaljustice
community and how
@americanbar.org
plans to respond! Thank you for joining us at
#NLADA25
!
13 days ago
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Inquest
13 days ago
Attending
#NLADA25
@nlada.bsky.social
? Don't miss our panel "Freedom Writers: The Importance of Writing from Experience to Challenge Mass Incarceration," TODAY 3â4pm, featuring
@premaldharia.bsky.social
@adammcgee.bsky.social
& Inquest contributors Kenithia Alston & Ivan Kilgore
@ubfsf.bsky.social
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Day 2 of
#NLADA25
is currently underway! We are so excited to learn, celebrate, and share memories with all of you. Visit our Learning Lab to grab information on all of today's events:
bit.ly/nlada25learn
13 days ago
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Todayâs panel addresses the growing criminalization of homelessness and poverty across the country. As public defenders, legal aid attorneys, and client advocates, we witness every day how people are punished by our justice system simply because they lack resources.
14 days ago
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HAPPENING NOW: Our Meeting of Members provides an opportunity to engage on key issues and help shape how NLADA continues to support the equal justice community. We are so glad to have all of you with us at this year's annual meeting!
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14 days ago
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Thank you to Mutual of America for their sponsorship of WiFi and this year's Quiet Room at
#NLADA25
! Attendees can stop by and take a break from the hustle and bustle of this year's conference. Learn more about this year's sponsors via our Learning Lab:
https://bit.pulse.ly/7ylrp11hu7
14 days ago
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Day 1 of
#NLADA25
is currently underway! This morning, members of our staff joined conference attendees to visit Capitol Hill, where they met with staffers to speak about the government
#shutdown
and its effects on everyday working people in our country.
14 days ago
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#NLADA25
is starting today! Hundreds of public defenders, public interest lawyers, client advocates, and civil legal aid attorneys are joining us in Washington, DC for 4 days of learning, community, and action. Visit our Learning Lab to learn more:
bit.ly/nlada25learn
14 days ago
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We are beyond excited to see all of our colleagues at
#NLADA25
! Our Learning Lab has all the info you need for our conference â from planning your next move to learning about our featured partners and claiming CLE credit. Visit our website to stay in the know this week:
bit.ly/nlada25learn
15 days ago
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Why the ACA needs young people â and the looming 'death spiral' for health insurance (via
@npr.org
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Why the ACA needs young people â and the looming 'death spiral' for health insurance
Young and healthy people who get Affordable Care Act health insurance are thinking about dropping coverage next year, as the government remains shutdown over health care tax credits.
https://npr.pulse.ly/awrqsr8dvf
15 days ago
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We would like to thank all of our
#NLADA25
Sponsors! Your support helps make this week possible. Visit our Learning Lab for more information on our sponsors:
https://nlada.pulse.ly/yziamsnx3n
16 days ago
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We're still raising funds to help our colleagues attend
#NLADA25
! NLSLA President & CEO Yvonne Mariajimenez highlights the value of attending the annual conference. Will you stand with us in support of
#equaljustice?https://Bit.pulse.ly/g4pzpluctp
16 days ago
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Zafar
16 days ago
Seems like everything is a rip-off these days... But not civil legal aid. If you see a person or ad impersonating Maryland Legal Aid or Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service and offering services for a fee, please report it!
www.msba.org/site/site/co...
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Scam Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Websites Impersonating Maryland Legal Aid and MVLS
We're issuing an urgent alert regarding a deceptive scam targeting individuals seeking legal assistance in Maryland.
https://www.msba.org/site/site/content/News-and-Publications/News/General-News/Scam-Alert-Beware-of-Fraudulent-Websites-Impersonating-Maryland-Legal-Aid-and-MVLS.aspx#:~:text=These%20scammers%20are%20also%20making,MVLS%2C%20it%20is%20a%20scam
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SNAP could run out Nov. 1: What about WIC? (via
@thehill.com
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SNAP could run out Nov. 1: What about WIC?
Nearly 7 million people â many infants and young children â in the U.S. receive WIC benefits, according to the National WIC Association (NWA).
https://thehill.pulse.ly/aqfxxyndn4
16 days ago
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Veterans, rural residents, older adults may lose food stamps due to Trump work requirements (via
@stateline.org
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Veterans, rural residents, older adults may lose food stamps due to Trump work requirements ⢠Stateline
States are rushing to inform some residents who rely on food stamps that they will soon be forced to meet work requirements or lose their food assistance. Recent federal legislation ended exemptions to work requirements for older adults, homeless people, veterans and some rural residents, among othe...
https://stateline.pulse.ly/uisz2vi3bx
19 days ago
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NC House committee probes legal aid spending, as organizations face funding cuts and uncertainty (via
@wfae.bsky.social
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NC House committee probes legal aid spending, as organizations face funding cuts and uncertainty
North Carolina House lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday to question how millions of dollars in legal aid grants are distributed through a state program.
https://www.wfae.org/politics/2025-10-22/nc-house-committee-probes-legal-aid-spending-as-organizations-face-funding-cuts-and-uncertainty
20 days ago
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This year, with cuts to federal funding for nonprofits and the current government shutdown, many community advocates cannot afford NLADA's Annual Conference registration fee. Donate to NLADA today to send a community advocate to this yearâs Annual Conference:
https://bit.pulse.ly/ccd2yawgm9
21 days ago
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Translated from Latin, pro bono publico means "for the public good." This week, NLADA is joining legal organizations across the country to celebrate the importance of free legal services and all who work to supply it â especially while it's under threat of defunding.
#ProBonoWeek
#ForThePublicGood
22 days ago
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Congratulations to Northern Nevada Legal Aid on providing 60 years of free legal services! Serving Reno and surrounding counties, the organization celebrated its 60th anniversary with support from local law firms, prominent figures, and more. Learn more about this exciting event here:
#legalaid
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Northern Nevada Legal Aid celebrates 60 years of helping the community
Nonprofit offers free or low-cost help to those who cannot afford an attorney.
https://www.kolotv.com/2025/10/20/northern-nevada-legal-aid-celebrates-60-years-helping-community/
23 days ago
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THREAD: Each year, NLADA honors the extraordinary individuals and organizations who embody courage, dedication, and innovation in the fight for
#equaljustice
. We're honored to celebrate this year's awardees on October 31 for their service and community work during
#NLADA25
nlada.org/ac2025-award...
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https://nlada.org/ac2025-award-recipients
26 days ago
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âAbsolutely devastatingâ | Legal Aid of East Tennessee could lose large chunk of federal funding (via
@wvlt.tv
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âAbsolutely devastatingâ | Legal Aid of East Tennessee could lose large chunk of federal funding
The organization helped nearly 15,000 Tennesseans with free legal services in 2024.
https://www.wvlt.tv/2025/10/15/absolutely-devastating-legal-aid-east-tennessee-could-lose-large-chunk-federal-funding/
27 days ago
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Between recent changes to
#PSLF
and new executive orders, it's easy to understand why legal professionals are confused. Join MIE, NLADA, and student loan expert Heather Jarvis on 10/23 @ 2p ET for a discussion on the state of student loans and how to navigate them! Register by 10/22:
bit.ly/43mWmXo
28 days ago
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NLIHC
28 days ago
Save the Date for Housing Policy Forum 2026 on March 10-13! Speakers and panelists for
#Forum26
will be announced in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
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"Whatâs happening in these facilities is not just neglectful â itâs a violation of their fundamental rights."
@legalaidnyc.bsky.social
says children in Bronx, Brooklyn juvenile detention centers are forced to sleep on ground, fight over beds (via AMNY)
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Legal Aid Society says children in Bronx, Brooklyn juvenile detention centers are forced to sleep on ground, fight over beds | amNewYork
The Legal Aid Society is demanding that the Administration for Childrenâs Services (ACS) rectify what the group called a â violation of fundamental rightsâ
https://amny.pulse.ly/sllwpinakv
28 days ago
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We are pleased to announce that NLADA President & CEO April Frazier Camara, Esq. will be featured on The Quintessence of Leadership with Alycia M. Huston tomorrow, October 15, at 2:00 PM ET, streaming live on LinkedIn. Watch live to join the conversation:
lnkd.in/eVNJsFaG
29 days ago
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FoodShare, WIC benefits won't be fully funded come November if federal shutdown continues (via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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FoodShare, WIC benefits won't be fully funded come November if federal shutdown continues
More than 700,000 Wisconsin residents depend on the two affected programs.
https://jsonline.pulse.ly/bbkuo961xc
29 days ago
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Families in Georgia brace for healthcare uncertainty as government shutdown reaches 10 Days (via
@cbsatlanta.bsky.social
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Families in Georgia brace for healthcare uncertainty as government shutdown reaches 10 Days
Approximately 1.5 million Georgians who rely on ACA coverage are watching the government shutdown closely, as the potential loss of subsidies could lead to a significant increase in monthly premiums.
https://cbsnews.pulse.ly/trfyoy1w06
about 1 month ago
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Weâre honored to posthumously present the Courageous Leader Award to Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman at
#NLADA25
. Throughout her career, she served as a trailblazer in advancing
#equaljustice
â from her tenure as a housing attorney to her 19-year service as a state representative.
about 1 month ago
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Richmond woman gets fresh start after Central Virginia Legal Aid Society helps erase $16,000 debt (via
@cbs6-richmond.bsky.social
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Richmond woman gets fresh start after Central Virginia Legal Aid Society helps erase $16,000 debt
GeNienne Samuels emcee'd the 11th Annual Fresh Start Breakfast, stressing the need for community members to step up in support of the work done for the most critical needs of those that need it most.
https://wtvr.pulse.ly/6clwhdxi0f
about 1 month ago
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National Housing Law Project
about 1 month ago
ÂĄConozca Sus Derechos! Nuestro folleto sobre los derechos de los inquilinos estĂĄ en inglĂŠs y espaĂąol. // Know Your Rights! Our tenants' rights flyer is in English and Spanish.
www.nhlp.org/wp-content/u...
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At this yearâs Annual Conference, the American Council of Chief Defenders (ACCD) will gather to share strategies, spark solutions, and strengthen the national defender community. Regular registration for
#NLADA25
closes Sunday! Visit
www.nlada.org/accd/annualc...
to secure your spot.
about 1 month ago
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âHealthy foods are the first thing to be cut from someoneâs budget when theyâre struggling to make ends meet, and so itâs really a lose-lose for everyone involved.â Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Hereâs What Never Arrived. (via
@propublica.org
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Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Hereâs What Never Arrived.
ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administrationâs cuts.
https://propublica.pulse.ly/ur3nxdqdnb
about 1 month ago
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đ¨ Make your voice heard! Millions risk losing health care and vital services if Congress doesnât act. @voice4humanneed.bsky.social's petition urges leaders to protect ACA coverage and stop harmful funding cuts to healthcare. âď¸ Send a letter to Congress today:
https://bit.pulse.ly/nj6ler8pzm
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Demand Congress vote NO on any government funding bill that doesnât include provisions that protect health care and require the Trump administration stop stealing funds from our communities.
If Congress doesnât pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) by September 30th, the federal government will shut down on October 1st. Instead of coming to the table to negotiate on key priorities, House Republicans are expected to vote this week on a partisan CR that does not include any health care prov...
https://bit.pulse.ly/nj6ler8pzm
about 1 month ago
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The federal government is shut down. Here's what that means across the country (via
@npr.org
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The federal government is shut down. Here's what that means across the country
The federal government is currently shut down. NPR's network is following the ways the government shutdown is affecting services across the country.
https://npr.pulse.ly/cpkbcipisx
about 1 month ago
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We have just a few days until registration for Annual Conference closes! Secure your spot by Sunday, October 12 to learn from top legal professionals across the country and stand united in support of
#equaljustice
for all. Tickets can be purchased here:
https://nlada.pulse.ly/ie2vjcijms
about 1 month ago
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