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 HUD’s Eviction Protection Grant Program
Four rounds of HUD grants are providing funding to legal services providers to represent tenants facing eviction.
NCCRC works with Congressional members to fix appointment of counsel problem in federal courts
A bill drafted by the NCCRC seeks to fix the problem with federal courts being unable to appoint counsel for pro se federal litigants.
All about Columbus Ohio’s new tenant right to counsel
In 2024, the City of Columbus enacted a right to counsel for certain tenants facing eviction.
Baltimore becomes 7th city with tenant right to counsel
The City of Baltimore has enacted a bill to provide all low-income tenants facing eviction with counsel .
NY high court denies counsel in child abuse/neglect registry case
The Court found no constitutional right to counsel for a parent challenging their placement on the child abuse registry.
Delaware finally enacts right to counsel for parents
As a result of a 2024 change in the law, indigent parents are entitled to counsel at all stages of abuse cases.
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.
U.S. ranked 107th out of 142 countries on access to civil justice
The 2024 World Justice Project's Rule of Law Index ranked the U.S. 107th out of 142 countries in the world on access to civil justice.
Report finds counsel infrequently appointed in guardianship cases despite RTC
A report by Disability Rights Maine found 75% of guardianship respondents lacked counsel despite a state right to counsel law.
