National Legal Aid and Defender Association
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Advancing Civil and Criminal Justice since 1911
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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
Please consider donating to NLADA this #GivingTuesday to support NLADA’s advocacy work and ensure everyone has a right to counsel: bit.ly/49qvjhP
Illinois is allocating $50 million to underserved communities that have been impacted by "systemic racism and disinvestment." A portion of the total grant will support legal aid programs, which are key to uplifting upward mobility and economic stability.
Illinois allocates $50M to combat systemic racism and disinvestment
Illinois has announced the availability of grants, totalling $50 million, available to communities like Rockford, which the state says have been impacted by “systemic racism and disinvestment…
mystateline.pulse.ly
January 13, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Illinois is allocating $50 million to underserved communities that have been impacted by "systemic racism and disinvestment." A portion of the total grant will support legal aid programs, which are key to uplifting upward mobility and economic stability.
The USDA suspended SNAP payments for Minneapolis and the state of Minnesota, removing access to food for almost 500,000 people. Experts say that the federal administration's demand to re-certify every household receiving SNAP in 30 days is "impossible", jeopardizing the program's future.
Minnesota SNAP program at risk as Trump says it's subject to fraud
Facing a deadline to recertify SNAP recipients in four counties or lose funding, the state hopes to beat the USDA in court.
minnpost.pulse.ly
January 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
The USDA suspended SNAP payments for Minneapolis and the state of Minnesota, removing access to food for almost 500,000 people. Experts say that the federal administration's demand to re-certify every household receiving SNAP in 30 days is "impossible", jeopardizing the program's future.
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
Register here: bit.ly/4i0cBQp
January 8, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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
Register here: bit.ly/4i0cBQp
New work requirements to receive SNAP benefits are creating more barriers for vulnerable populations who need support, especially older adults. @thinkglobalhealth.org explains these requirements, their ramifications, and more:
SNAP Benefits in 2026: What Older Adults Should Expect From Work Requirements | Think Global Health
An explainer outlines new work requirements for U.S. food benefits and the ways older adults can meet them
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
January 7, 2026 at 2:44 PM
New work requirements to receive SNAP benefits are creating more barriers for vulnerable populations who need support, especially older adults. @thinkglobalhealth.org explains these requirements, their ramifications, and more:
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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
Learn more about how the criminalization of those experiencing homelessness ensnares people in a never-ending cycle of recidivism: https://bit.ly/3OH2IJN
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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
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.
How long are cases taking to go through Wisconsin's court system?
Justice has been getting quicker in recent years as Wisconsin works through post-pandemic backlog of criminal cases.
wpr.pulse.ly
January 6, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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.
Cities can’t punish outreach workers for helping homeless Californians under new law
A new California law going into effect Jan. 1, 2026 prevents cities from penalizing outreach workers who provide services at homeless encampments.
calmatters.org
January 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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
Donate: bit.ly/GiveToNLADA
December 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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
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
Donate today to help us keep justice for all alive: bit.ly/GiveToNLADA
December 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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
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
Please donate to help client members like Soummer participate in our programs: https://bit.pulse.ly/12qh7yjtmu
December 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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
Please donate to help client members like Soummer participate in our programs: https://bit.pulse.ly/12qh7yjtmu
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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
December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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.
Heating Costs Expected to Rise 9.2% This Winter
Colder weather and rising electricity and fuel costs will lead to a big jump in costs for individuals, according to estimates from a group representing state energy officials.
nytimes.pulse.ly
December 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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
Learn more about innovations in fair chance hiring: bit.ly/4s32GOD
December 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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
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.
December 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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.
December 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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
Invest in your future at our Early Bird rate: https://bit.pulse.ly/uu9lgz36yl
December 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
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
Register here: bit.ly/4i0cBQp
December 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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
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.
Wave of Tax Cuts Has Left Many States Vulnerable to Trump SNAP and Medicaid Crisis
President Donald Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act will shift billions in costs for SNAP and Medicaid to states. But with 26 having cut or eliminated state income taxes just since 2021, they may not have the money to continue the programs.
propublica.pulse.ly
December 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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
Get more information and book your spot at our Early Bird rate today: https://bit.pulse.ly/qula6nrc6a
December 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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
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.
Trump cuts to housing program cost Central Alabama $5.9 million: ‘Nothing about this is normal’
The Continuum of Care program faces dramatic funding reduction that could push vulnerable residents back into homelessness
www.al.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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.
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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
December 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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
Donate: bit.ly/49qvjhP
December 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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
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
Donate: bit.ly/49qvjhP
December 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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
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
December 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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
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"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
Job Loss Is The Domino That Pushes People Into Homelessness
New research shows homelessness often begins with a single lost paycheck revealing how low-wage workers bear the brunt of a failing safety net.
ow.ly
December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"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