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

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!

Attending #NLADA25 @nlada.bsky.social ? Don't miss our panel "Freedom Writers: The Importance of Writing from Experience to Challenge Mass Incarceration," TODAY 3–4pm, featuring @premaldharia.bsky.social @adammcgee.bsky.social & Inquest contributors Kenithia Alston & Ivan Kilgore @ubfsf.bsky.social

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

Today’s 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.

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!

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

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.

#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

We are beyond excited to see all of our colleagues at #NLADA25! Our Learning Lab has all the info you need for our conference — 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

Why the ACA needs young people — and the looming 'death spiral' for health insurance (via @npr.org)

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

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

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...

SNAP could run out Nov. 1: What about WIC? (via @thehill.com)

Veterans, rural residents, older adults may lose food stamps due to Trump work requirements (via @stateline.org)

NC House committee probes legal aid spending, as organizations face funding cuts and uncertainty (via @wfae.bsky.social)

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 year’s Annual Conference: https://bit.pulse.ly/ccd2yawgm9

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 — especially while it's under threat of defunding. #ProBonoWeek #ForThePublicGood

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

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...

‘Absolutely devastating’ | Legal Aid of East Tennessee could lose large chunk of federal funding (via @wvlt.tv)

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

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!

"What’s happening in these facilities is not just neglectful — it’s 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)

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

FoodShare, WIC benefits won't be fully funded come November if federal shutdown continues (via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Families in Georgia brace for healthcare uncertainty as government shutdown reaches 10 Days (via @cbsatlanta.bsky.social)

We’re 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 — from her tenure as a housing attorney to her 19-year service as a state representative.

Richmond woman gets fresh start after Central Virginia Legal Aid Society helps erase $16,000 debt (via @cbs6-richmond.bsky.social)

¡Conozca Sus Derechos! Nuestro folleto sobre los derechos de los inquilinos está en inglés y español. // Know Your Rights! Our tenants' rights flyer is in English and Spanish. www.nhlp.org/wp-content/u...

At this year’s 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.

“Healthy foods are the first thing to be cut from someone’s budget when they’re struggling to make ends meet, and so it’s really a lose-lose for everyone involved.” Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived. (via @propublica.org)

🚨 Make your voice heard! Millions risk losing health care and vital services if Congress doesn’t act. @voice4humanneed.bsky.social's petition urges leaders to protect ACA coverage and stop harmful funding cuts to healthcare. ✉️ Send a letter to Congress today: https://bit.pulse.ly/nj6ler8pzm

The federal government is shut down. Here's what that means across the country (via @npr.org)

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