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.
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.
All about Nebraska’s tenant right to counsel law
In 2024, Nebraska enacted a right to appointed counsel for public housing residents in certain cities for administrative hearings & evictions.
All about Title IV-e and parent/child representation
A change to Title IV-E opens up matching federal funding for civil legal representation connected to foster care proceedings.
All about tenant RTC efforts in Richmond VA
The City of Richmond passed a resolution supporting the concept of tenant RTC, which follows a prior $500k budget allocation for representation.
No right to counsel
The appellate courts have generally found no right to counsel in child custody matters.
2025-2026 Right to Counsel in Guardianship Cases Overview
2025-2026 Right to Counsel in Guardianship Cases Overview
Check out the NCCRC’s legislative activity in the 2026 session!
The NCCRC tracks and intervenes on critically important RTC legislation around the country. Read more to see what we've been up to!
