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.
Discretionary appointment
The court may appoint counsel for minors in guardianship cases.
Wall Street Journal profiles growing eviction right to counsel movement
The Wall Street Journal took a look at how cities are adopting an eviction right to counsel as a way of combating rising rents.
Texas Supreme Court: parent not advised of right to counsel
The Supreme Court of Texas reversed a termination of parental rights because a parent was not advised of her right to appointed counsel.
MA appellate court: counsel might be needed for evicted children
The MA Court of Appeals remanded a case to determine whether children in an eviction case needed representation separate from their mother.
U.S. Rep DeLauro introduces housing representation bill
A bill by U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) would expand housing representation and encourage state/local governments to provide a right to counsel.
Financial advisory company focuses on right to counsel
Stout, a financial analysis company that has produced right to counsel cost/benefit reports, has new articles on the right to counsel movement.
Center for American Progress issue brief supports tenant right to conusel
A new issue brief from the Center for American Progress explains the importance of providing a right to counsel for tenants.
PA report calls for immigration right to counsel
A new report out of Pennsylvania finds that few are represented in immigration court and calls for counsel to be provided by the state.
Ocasio-Cortez introduces housing right to counsel bill
A bill by U.S. House Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez would fund states establishing or pursuing a right to counsel in eviction cases.
Delaware Lawyer Magazine focuses on access to justice, right to counsel
The latest issue of Delaware Lawyer Magazine features articles looking at access to justice and the right to counsel in Delaware.
CAP issue brief calls for fed gov’t leadership on civil legal aid
An issue brief by the Center for American Progress relies in part on right to counsel efforts to call for federal leadership on civil justice.
Comprehensive housing plan urges right to counsel in eviction cases
A briefing book from People's Action calls for a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction, pointing to the successful program in NYC.
