Civil RTC News
This page lists all of the most recent developments on civil right to counsel across the country. These could be newly created rights to counsel, significant publications, public events, advocacy efforts, or other things that don’t fit into a neat category.
October 30, 2023
All about Houston’s right to counsel pilot programs
A project provides all tenants counsel in certain Houston housing courts.
October 25, 2023
U.S. rank on access to civil justice in Rule of Law Index: 116th out of 142 countries
The 2022 World Justice Project's Rule of Law Index ranked the U.S. 116th in the world on access to civil justice.
October 16, 2023
U.S. gets “C-” on access to counsel in housing cases
The latest Human Rights Report Card from the National Homelessness Law Center gives the United States a "C-" on security of housing tenure.
October 3, 2023
St. Pete weighs right to counsel for tenants facing eviction
The City of St. Pete is considering providing a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
