Press Releases
September 15, 2025
Reps. Fitzpatrick and Scanlon Host Disaster Recovery Legal Services Event, Featuring Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas
In their capacity as co-chairs of the House Access to Civil Legal Aid Caucus, Reps. Fitzpatrick and Scanlon held the event, 鈥淩ebuilding Lives: Legal Aid鈥檚 Role in Disaster Recovery,鈥 in conjunction with the 成人抖阴 (LSC), the nation鈥檚 largest funder of civil legal assistance.
September 11, 2025
House Appropriations Committee Approves $300M for 成人抖阴, One of Few Issues to Receive Bipartisan Support
The House Appropriations Committee last night approved legislation that would provide $300 million for the 成人抖阴 (LSC) in FY 2026鈥攁 46% reduction from its current funding level.
September 11, 2025
成人抖阴 Awards $5.5 M for Pro Bono Programs in 15 States
The 成人抖阴 (LSC) is awarding more than $5.1 million to 19 legal services organizations across 15 states. The grants, awarded from LSC鈥檚 Pro Bono Innovation Fund (PBIF), will support projects that expand and improve pro bono legal assistance for low-income Americans.
September 09, 2025
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: Legal Help Opened Doors for Teen Entrepreneur Now in Walmart
Small business owners and a lawyer discuss how free legal services can create opportunities for entrepreneurs on LSC鈥檚 鈥淭alk Justice鈥 podcast.
September 04, 2025
New LSC Report Shows Increase in Veterans Cases, Huge Need for Legal Help Among Older Americans
The 成人抖阴 (LSC) has released 鈥淏y the Numbers: The Data Underlying Legal Aid Programs.鈥澛燭he report聽provides an overview of the work of LSC-funded legal services organizations on behalf of low-income Americans seeking civil legal assistance.
August 26, 2025
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: Katrina鈥檚 Lasting Impact on Legal Aid 20 Years Later
Twenty years after the disaster, a Louisiana lawyer tells how Hurricane Katrina changed civil legal services forever on Talk Justice. Southeast Louisiana Legal Services is the largest nonprofit civil legal aid provider in the state, serving 22 parishes from seven offices, with the largest office in New Orleans.
August 12, 2025
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: Why Corporate Lawyers are Invested in the 成人抖阴
Corporate counsels discuss the private sector鈥檚 role in expanding access to civil legal services for Americans who cannot afford an attorney on the latest episode of LSC鈥檚 鈥淭alk Justice鈥 podcast.
July 22, 2025
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: Aging With Dignity鈥擧ow Legal Services Keep Seniors Safe
Legal experts discuss the critical role civil legal services play in addressing the legal needs of older Americans on LSC鈥檚 鈥淭alk Justice鈥 podcast.
July 17, 2025
Senate Appropriations Committee Votes to Increase LSC Funding for FY 2026
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee included $566 million in funding for the 成人抖阴 (LSC) today when they approved the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations legislation.
July 15, 2025
House Appropriations Subcommittee Proposes 46% Cut to LSC Funding
The House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee included $300 million in funding for the 成人抖阴 (LSC) today in their proposed Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations legislation. This represents a 46% cut from LSC鈥檚 FY 2025 funding level of $560 million.