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.
Members of Congress introduce federal immigration RTC bill
A bill introduced in Congress would provide a right to counsel for all immigrants facing deportation.
All about the right to counsel for evictions in NYC
NYC is the first jurisdiction in the country to establish a right to counsel for low-income tenants in eviction cases, and is looking to expand.
Study examines tenant RTC implementation challenges and systemic impacts
A new study in Housing Policy Debate dives into tenant RTC implementation challenges and major systemic benefits delivered by the programs.
Culver City CA considering RTC pilot ordinance
On April 14, 2025, the Culver City CA Council will vote on whether to adopt a 1-year RTC pilot program for tenants at 80% or below of AMI.
ND authorizes appointment of counsel for minors in certain DV cases
A court may appoint an attorney guardian ad litem in civil protection order actions in certain situations.
Report gives tenant rep highest marks for effectiveness, disparity reduction
The County Health Rankings gave legal representation for renters the highest marks as an evidence-based policy that addresses disparity.
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.
All about Detroit’s tenant right to counsel
In May 2022, Detroit became the latest city to enact a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
Report: Nashville tenant rep pilot meets tenant goals, saves money
A report on Nashville's tenant rep pilot found it helped 93% of tenants avoid eviction / involuntary move while saving millions of dollars.
Lawrence (KS) Tenants pushing city to explore tenant RTC
Lawrence Tenants, a tenant organizing group in Lawrence KS, is pushing the city to consider a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
Calls grow in Bozeman MT for tenant RTC
Bozeman tenants are calling on the city to enact a tenant RTC, and the city commissioners have said they are exploring it.
North Dakota creates re-establishment of parental rights process and associated right to counsel
Indigent parent petitioners are entitled to counsel as are children regardless of the child's income.
