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 San Francisco’s DV right to counsel pilot ballot initiative
A 2022 ballot initiative, Proposition D, creates a 1-year pilot to provide a right to counsel for San Francisco victims of domestic violence.
Lawrence Tenants pushing Douglas County (KS) to enact 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.
Report analyzes Tennessee’s progress in adult guardianship cases
A Report Card published in the Tennessee Bar Journal examines how the state's laws measure up to Nat'l Guardianship Network recommendations.
All about Denver’s right to counsel
Denver has enacted an ordinance to guarantee counsel for tenants facing eviction.
All about Westchester County NY tenant right to counsel
In May 2023, Westchester County NY became the first county, and 19th jurisdiction, to provide a right to counsel for tenants.
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.
Birmingham AL funds tenant rep pilot
The City of Montgomery Alabama has put $150k towards a pilot to expand tenant rep for public housing tenants.
All about litigation over federal funding for rep of immigrants w/disabilities
Advocates have brought suit challenging the elimination of funding for representation immigrants with mental disabilities facing deportation.
Sen. Booker, Reps. Lee and McIver introduce federal bills to support tenant RTC
Federal legislation would provide substantial funding for localities that enact tenant RTC laws.
Study finds presence of court observers increases chances of adjournment for defendant to find an attorney
A study found immigration judges who knew they were being observed were more likely to grant a continuance for defendants to find an attorney.
FL trial court upholds child’s right to hire attorney
Children seeking adoption have the right to hire an attorney, a Florida trial court has ruled.
