NCCRC

The National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel (NCCRC) works to establish a right to counsel for indigent litigants in basic human needs civil cases.

[NCCRC @TheNCCRC]

A little late posting this, but in Dec 2025 Bozeman became jurisdiction #27 with tenant RTC thanks to the hard work of @bzntenants and others! https://t.co/LbY3mfljUC

[NCCRC @TheNCCRC]

As this article points out (https://t.co/5hBtNgFYbv), one of two paths for denaturalization proceedings (civil) doesn't involve #righttocounsel, and the other (criminal) does. Very problematic to use the civil one for something as critical as denaturalization.

[NCCRC @TheNCCRC]

LA's program has resulted in 88% of represented tenants getting positive outcomes in their cases. We're proud to have supported @SAJE_ShiftPower & @stayhousedla with this right!

[Results for America @Results4America]

Our newest short video highlights the local government and community leaders across #LosAngeles who came together to pass a tenant right to counsel, which is expected to help 70k residents over the next 5 years.

🎬 Watch the video here:
https://t.co/yTY4GfkkX5

#DeptofWhatWorks

[NCCRC @TheNCCRC]

This didn't get much press, but last month 1st Circuit upheld constitutionality of IOLTA program: https://t.co/Sz8hYxWUsW. This is a big deal b/c IOLTA is one of the biggest funders of civil legal aid in the country! @ABAesq @MAIOLTA @NLADA

[NCCRC @TheNCCRC]

New report by @TXChildrensComm explores need for / nature of representation of parents/children prior to child welfare involvement, a critical issue. https://t.co/llfVln577I. @ABACCL

[NCCRC @TheNCCRC]

.@wsyx6 is reporting that planned budget for Columbus OH “includes $1.5 million for Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio to help the nonprofit provide free legal representation for people facing eviction." https://t.co/eSv5t6QufK This is for the City's new tenant RTC program!

[NCCRC @TheNCCRC]

.@Shelterforce article (https://t.co/J0LqRJRtW6) takes a long look at tenant RTC policies across the country as one solution among many to rising eviction filings caused by increasing rents and various federal policies. @NLIHC @NHLP @evictionlab

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

An estimated 5.7% of children ages 0 to 4 in renting households are evicted each year. Our new brief examines guaranteed right to counsel in eviction proceedings and what research suggests about child and family outcomes. https://t.co/YgamLqOPEj

#PN3Policy #HousingSecurity

[NCCRC @TheNCCRC]

Nashville's tenant RTC campaign continues to grow latest report shows @tn_ertc has saved the City $4 million and the Mayor has pledged $2.4 million. Time to codify and make Nashville the 28th TRTC jurisdiction! @UWNashville @LASMTC

[NCCRC @TheNCCRC]

Latest episode of The Bells I Hear podcast explores how lack of rep for tenants increases housing stability & homelessness, featuring our Coordinator, @mentorapromise, & @commission on homelessness and Chair of @ABA_CHP! https://t.co/zUne56GtsM

[President Megan E. Green @saintlouispres]

Today, the Board of E&A passed a budget which includes $2 million for Code Blue, $1 million for Right to Counsel, $1 million for tiny homes, and $1 million for youth jobs.

This budget also rejects the Board of Police Commissioner's funding proposal in favor of our own. Moreover, I am satisfied that we are complying with state law and encouraged by the fact that we are actively working to overturn it in the future.

I want to thank our Budget Director, my colleagues on the Board of E&A, and the many residents who came out last Friday to emphasize their priorities.

As a reminder, the budget process is not over. On Monday, May 4 at 9:30am, the Budget Committee will begin hearings, and I encourage residents to stay engaged and make their voices heard.

[President Megan E. Green @saintlouispres]

In just a year and a half, the Right to Counsel program has delivered real results.

More than 2,400 residents have received eviction prevention services. The program has resolved 340 eviction cases, helping keep over 700 people in their homes, and delivered $658,000 in financial relief to residents.

We need to ensure this program remains funded in FY27.

I look forward to hearing from residents at tomorrow’s public Board of E&A meeting. More information is available at the link in my bio.

https://t.co/PVeGGpCyPy

[NCCRC @TheNCCRC]

Reading over the study by @EJW_org and the two surprises are that a) 21% think the US legal system is free of injustice; and b) only 68% think the system doesn't work when people are unrepresented. @LSCtweets @NLADA

[NCCRC @TheNCCRC]

The @evictionlab dived into threats to federal funding for legal services (which ultimately took 3.6% cut): https://t.co/a4WoIVued1. In some states, federal funding is 70% of a legal services org's budget. @LSCtweets

[Rebecca C. Lewis @_rebeccaclewis]

Lawmakers and activists are rallying in Albany in favor of the Access to Representation Act and the funding required to ensure a right to an attorney in immigration court. Both chambers included $175 million for that purpose, far more than what the guv included

[NCCRC @TheNCCRC]

In @City_Health’s latest report, learn about 12 policies that improve residents’ health and quality of life in the 75 largest U.S. cities, including tenant RTC! Explore how your city did here: https://t.co/U7onSiplFo

[Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Liam Karp, of Springfield, says that in the past 12 months, 2,919 eviction notices have been filed in Springfield. Karp believes a Right to Counsel program would keep tenants from being wrongfully uprooted.

Read it: https://t.co/SOwnjj2PvA

[Scott Hechinger @ScottHech]

One of the most surprising, cruelest things about U.S. immigration is there’s no recognized right to counsel. Immigrants — including children - must face government trained lawyers alone.

There was a program to at least help children facing deportation. Trump ended it.

[NCCRC @TheNCCRC]

There was a fantastic piece a few years ago on @LastWeekTonight that addressed this: https://t.co/Se7gr05Zo7. Gov'ts expert testified that he could teach 3-4 year olds to represent themselves! @immcouncil @verainstitute #righttocounsel

[Rep. Pramila Jayapal @RepJayapal]

I went to immigration court in Seattle to observe the kids docket. These children, some as young as three years old, are expected to understand complex legal processes and represent themselves in court.

That’s not due process.

[NCCRC @TheNCCRC]

@RepJayapal There was a fantastic piece a few years ago on @LastWeekTonight that addressed this: https://t.co/Se7gr05Zo7