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.
WI tenant right to counsel bill dies
A 2026 Wisconsin bill that would have provided a right to counsel for tenants failed to pass.
UGCOPA adds discretionary appointment of counsel for parents
A 2026 law permits the court to appoint counsel for objecting parents in guardianship / conservatorship establishment cases.
Enacted UGCOPA Act clarifies guardianship counsel is client-directed, but weakens protections in conservatorships
A 2026 law guarantees adults client-directed counsel in guardianship establishment cases but discretionary appointment in conservatorships.
Enactment of UGCOPA weakens appointment of cousnel for children
2026 changes to the law somewhat narrow the appointment of counsel in guardianship establishment matters.
All about the eviction RTC in the City of Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles enacted a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction, becoming the 26th jurisdiction to enact such a law.
Immigration right to counsel in the Trump era
The extensive enforcement actions of Homeland Security and ICE have raised many right to counsel questions, and not just for immigration cases.
All about HUD’s Eviction Protection Grant Program
Four rounds of HUD grants are providing funding to legal services providers to represent tenants facing eviction.
All about New Jersey’s exploration of tenant RTC
New Jersey is providing counsel to all tenants facing eviction in 3 pilot sites.
All about Milwaukee’s universal tenant representation program
Milwaukee County has passed a resolution in support of right to counsel and appropriated sufficient funding to make that happen.
