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.

May 1, 2026

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.

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May 1, 2026

All about the eviction RTC in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County is the second county and 24th jurisdiction overall to enact a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.

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May 1, 2026

Policy brief cites tenant RTC as crucial to good parent/child outcomes

A policy brief from an org focusing on parent/child health identified tenant RTC as an impactful policy.

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May 1, 2026

Report gauges need, effective representation for pre-petition legal representation in child welfare cases

A new report surveys stakeholders in Texas to explore the issue of pre-child welfare involvement representation of parents and children.

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May 1, 2026

NY State Bar advocates for RTC in immigration cases

The NY State Bar is backing a series of state bills that would expand access or create a right to counsel for immigration cases.

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May 1, 2026

Study: immigration rep increases success rate by 366%

A study of a midwest immigration representation program found a more-than-fourfold increase in success for represented immigrants.

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April 30, 2026

S1127

Would've created Immigrant Legal Defense Fund for representation in removal proceedings

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April 30, 2026

H5548

Provides that a court may appoint counsel for an Indian child in a child welfare or termination of parental rights proceeding.

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April 28, 2026

S2972

Establishes a "right to full legal representation" for tenants facing eviction; creates a division of civil rep. within housing dep't

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April 24, 2026

SB0485

Requires counsel for parents and custodians of Indian children in removal, placement and TPR; permits appointment of counsel for Indian kids.

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April 24, 2026

HB1904

Requires counsel for parents and custodians of Indian children in removal, placement and TPR; permits appointment of counsel for Indian kids.

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April 24, 2026

SB3416

Permitting the public defender to represent client in related matter regarding suspension of drivers license

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