The nationwide effort to criminalize people who are without housing has subsequently and uniquely harmed communities. #ShelteringInjustice Learn more about how the criminalization of those experiencing homelessness ensnares people in a never-ending cycle of recidivism: https://bit.ly/3OH2IJN

Wisconsin’s court system is still rebounding from setbacks created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Progress has been made in lowering case resolution times and complaints, but public defenders believe that the State can do more to alleviate heavy caseloads and underfunding.

A new law prevents California cities from punishing legal aid providers that support unhoused Californians. The shift shields lawyers and organizations from potential legislation that labels them as "aiders and abettors" to homeless encampments.

According to recent data, nearly one in eight people in the country receive SNAP benefits to afford food essential to their health and well-being. With your gift, we'll support the service providers who ensure families have access to the nutrition they need. Donate: bit.ly/GiveToNLADA

2025 reminded us that leadership in justice is not about titles, but about standing shoulder to shoulder with our communities through every challenge. Donate today to help us keep justice for all alive: bit.ly/GiveToNLADA

This year, eight client members received scholarship funding to attend #NLADA25. Engaging client members in our programming ensures an inclusive learning experience for everyone. Please donate to help client members like Soummer participate in our programs: https://bit.pulse.ly/12qh7yjtmu

The 2025 ABA Profile of the Legal Profession shows the lawyers' numbers have gone up significantly for the first time since 2020. Learn more about what's happening in the legal profession: https://bit.ly/445ROp0

Despite a 9.2% increase in heating costs for Americans, the federal government is allocating $2B less in funding for low-income residents needing assistance to heat their homes. For 6 million households, LIHEAP is a lifeline providing help to access resources vital to communities' health.

Jo-Ann Wallace, President and CEO of NLADA Mutual Insurance Co., RRG joined the Economic Architecture podcast last week to discuss how businesses and advocates can expand access to employment for people with criminal records. Learn more about innovations in fair chance hiring: bit.ly/4s32GOD

According to @naehomelessness.bsky.social, over 170,000 people are at risk of re-entering homelessness if the current administration goes forward with defunding the Continuum of Care (CoC) program. While these plans are currently on pause, we believe it's essential to know what's coming.

Without LIHEAP, more than 6 million low-income households may face cold temperatures without heat this winter. Donate today to help us support civil legal aid organizations securing access to safe and affordable utility services for all: https://bit.pulse.ly/hexkju0pmc.

This holiday season, the best gift you can give yourself and your career is a secured spot at #EJC26! The premier skills-building and networking event for civil rights comes to Charlotte, NC from May 13-16, 2026. Invest in your future at our Early Bird rate: https://bit.pulse.ly/uu9lgz36yl

Recent funding challenges for #A2J initiatives have left many wondering what their next step will be. Join us Friday, 12/19 at 3 pm ET for a discussion on how these challenges affect our work and strategies to secure additional support. Register here: bit.ly/4i0cBQp

Next year, the federal government is shifting billions of dollars in Medicaid and SNAP costs onto states, prompting food banks and lawmakers to warn of an upcoming crisis. According to the Congressional Budget Office, this legislation will force several states to reduce or eliminate SNAP programs.

Registration for the 2026 ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference is now open! Join us in Charlotte from May 13-16 for an unforgettable gathering of advocates committed to expanding access to justice. Get more information and book your spot at our Early Bird rate today: https://bit.pulse.ly/qula6nrc6a

Recent HUD cuts to the Continuum of Care Program are threatening to expose 170,000 people to homelessness. In Central Alabama, one housing program calculated a $5.9 million deficit from last year's budget — a 66% decrease in funding to help Alabamians find permanent housing.

Rather than solve the housing crisis, Trump and HUD are proposing to evict certain immigrant families from their homes. Join NHLP, @aforhj.org, and @power-la.bsky.social for a virtual teach-in TOMORROW, 12/3 to fight back with us ➡️ bit.ly/kft-virtual

Our Courageous Leaders Fellowship provides executives six months of training to equip them with the tools necessary to advance justice for all. With your help, we can continue this program and ensure that today's equal justice leaders are prepared to build a better tomorrow. Donate: bit.ly/49qvjhP

For 114 years, NLADA has fought to make the promise of equity and justice real for every person who needs legal counsel in America. This #GivingTuesday, please support our advocacy efforts to ensure increased federal funding for essential legal services for our communities. Donate: bit.ly/49qvjhP

Public defenders fight for justice, and we fight for them. We advocate for the elimination of counsel fees at the state level, with recent work in NJ & VA. Please donate to NLADA this #GivingTuesday to support our work ensuring everyone has a right to counsel, regardless of income. bit.ly/49qvjhP

"Homelessness is not caused by personal failure — it is what happens when work no longer protects people from poverty." see how a single lost paycheck can trigger rapid downward spirals for people surviving on razor-thin margins:" https://ow.ly/L2Ek50Xxi3v

Mutual of America Financial Group will match all donations up to $20,000 until the end of the year! Your donation will help us coordinate our members to meet with lawmakers and fight for critical funding for civil legal aid and public defense. Donate today to support #A2J: bit.ly/49qvjhP

We are there for legal aid providers like Maureen from Philadelphia Legal Assistance when they have compliance questions about their LSC funding. Please consider donating to NLADA this #GivingTuesday so we can help our members focus on what matters — their clients. Donate: bit.ly/49qvjhP

We're bringing next year's 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 — from brainstorming to brief writing and oral advocacy. Sign up: learninglab.nlada.org/ADTMS26

Despite Kansas City landlords filing for the highest amount of evictions in recent history, the number of tenants being kicked out has dropped by 21%, thanks to local organizations providing free tenant legal representation. Read how Right to Counsel has secured almost 50% in tenant victories:

This event is taking place tomorrow at 3 p.m. Eastern Time! Join our members for our monthly community discussion on changes to federal funding; implications for state and local funding; private philanthropy opportunities; coalition building and other supports for access to justice efforts.

It's hard to believe I've been at @nlada.bsky.social for eight years and counting! I'm proud of the work that we do to support legal aid and public defense across the country, and I hope you'll join our efforts by donating to NLADA this #GivingTuesday.

Public defenders defend the civil and constitutional rights of everyone — not just those who can afford it. But who supports public defenders? We do. Please consider donating to NLADA this #GivingTuesday to support NLADA’s advocacy work and ensure everyone has a right to counsel: bit.ly/49qvjhP

It’s Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, and Trump’s SNAP lapses are forcing even more families to decide: pay the rent, or put food on the table. As winter approaches we’re continuing the fight to keep poor and working families across our country fed, housed, and healthy.

The @voice4humanneed.bsky.social is seeking its next Executive Director — a strategic and values-driven leader committed to strengthening the fight for economic and racial justice. If you're ready to guide CHN’s next chapter, learn more and apply: www.chn.org/voices/coali...

A recent report shows that rural-heavy states like Wisconsin struggle to provide low-cost legal services due to attorney shortages and a lack of community trust. Frontline Justice is working to help meet the demand, using their community justice worker model to rebuild trust and provide quick help.

Last month at the NLADA Conference, Supervising Attorney in the SSI Unit and Language Access Project Chi-Ser Tran presented on a panel called “Walking the Talk: Advancing Language Justice in Legal Services Organizations – Ethical Imperatives in a Changing Landscape.”

Recent funding challenges for #A2J initiatives have left many wondering what their next step will be. Join us next Friday at 3 pm ET for a community discussion on how these challenges affect our work, along with strategies to find more funding and general support. Register here: bit.ly/4i0cBQp

NEW RESOURCE: @americanbar.org Editorial Board Member Gary Rhoades met with Relman Colfax Attorney Robert Hunter to discuss recent efforts to dismantle key programs within HUD and undercut their fair housing mission. Watch the full video on YouTube:

After 43 days, the federal government shutdown is officially over — allowing 42 million families to receive critical SNAP benefits. However, families and experts are concerned that this crucial safety net will be harmed in the future if the government deems it necessary. @nytimes.com reports:

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.

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 — from brainstorming to brief writing and oral advocacy. Register: learninglab.nlada.org/ADTMS26

Judge orders Trump administration to deliver full SNAP benefits to states by Friday (via @nbcnews.com)

#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.

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. 🔗 bit.ly/3JDNRke

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

Delayed SNAP benefits worsen West Virginia’s child hunger problem, communities rally to feed kids (via @westvirginiawatch.com)

How one legal team is building support for people with cognitive disabilities (via @npr.org)

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

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!

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

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!

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. 🔗 Learn more about this year's honorees: https://bit.pulse.ly/yqusupg74w

Our Friday programming is underway at the 2025 @nlada.bsky.social Annual Conference! #NLADA25

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