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.

July 6, 2025

Litigation challenges termination of immigrant child legal rep grants

A federal court refused to reverse the cancellation of federal grants to fund representation of immigrant children in removal proceedings.

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July 1, 2025

Indiana Supreme Court flags child’s need for counsel in CHINS cases

The Indiana Supreme Court expressed concern about the child's need for counsel in Child in Need of Services (CHINS) cases.

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July 1, 2025

Idaho legislature repeals the right to counsel for parents

As a result of a 2025 change, parents no longer have a right to counsel. Rather, appointment is on a case-by-case basis.

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June 30, 2025

All about Nebraska’s right to counsel for certain public housing tenants

In 2024, Nebraska enacted a right to appointed counsel for public housing residents in certain cities for administrative hearings & evictions.

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June 23, 2025

Akron creates 3-year tenant representation pilot

The City of Akron plans to launch a 3-year tenant representation pilot program in Sept 2025 using $750,000 of ARPA funding.

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June 11, 2025

All about tenant RTC efforts in Bozeman MT

Bozeman tenants are calling on the city to enact a tenant RTC, and the city commissioners have said they are exploring it.

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June 6, 2025

NV legislature enacts right to counsel for indigent respondent parents

A 2025 change in the law requires counsel for indigent respondent parents.

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June 4, 2025

All about Louisville’s eviction right to counsel

Louisville is first the Southern city to enact an eviction right to counsel.

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June 3, 2025

Study finds WA tenant RTC improves health

A new report found that Washington State's tenant right to counsel program improved tenant health in several ways.

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May 28, 2025

MA court: Parents have right to counsel in certain private custody cases

The MA Court of Appeals held birth parents are entitled to counsel in permanent custody cases involving awards of custody to a nonparent.

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May 27, 2025

All about the constitutional right to counsel in Ohio adoption cases

The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled that indigent parents in adoption cases have a right to counsel under the Equal Protection Clause.

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May 21, 2025

All about the tenant RTC campaign in Phoenix

A coalition of advocates and government stakeholders have launched an effort to enact a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.

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