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Law360 is on a mission to shed light on how the rule of law can shape communities and explore important, and often overlooked, issues that impact the ability of individuals to navigate a complex legal system. We are proud to announce our Access to Justice newsletter, which will deliver stories to all readers, free of charge, on trends affecting the justice gap, pro bono programs and difference makers helping citizens with the fewest resources gain access to the courts.
Latest News in Access to Justice
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                November 03, 2025
                
New Loan Forgiveness Rule Targets Trump Critics, States Say
Two lawsuits filed Monday, one by a coalition of states and the other by a group of cities, unions and advocacy organizations, are challenging a new Trump administration rule imposing "intentionally vague" and allegedly illegal restrictions on student loan forgiveness for public employees intended to stifle dissent.
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                October 31, 2025
                
Crime Victim Aid Should Not Be Tied To Immigration Status
A Trump administration policy conditioning support services for crime victims on immigration status — currently being challenged in court — is unjust and may harm public safety, and it’s simply not necessary to effectively secure the border, say Marc Levin and Khalil Cumberbatch at Council on Criminal Justice.
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                October 30, 2025
                
Legal Aid Of NC Shutters 2nd Office Amid $6M Funding Freeze
Legal Aid of North Carolina has shut down a second office in one of the state's poorest counties in response to a freeze on more than $6 million in grant assistance the nonprofit gets from the North Carolina Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts, or NC IOLTA — its second-largest funding source.
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                October 29, 2025
                
NYC Sued Over 'Voyeuristic' Police Surveillance System
A Brooklyn couple has filed a federal lawsuit alleging New York City uses a "voyeuristic" police surveillance system on all visitors and residents, which includes two police cameras that are aimed at the couple's bedroom and living room windows.
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                October 28, 2025
                
26 AGs Sue USDA Over Suspension Of Nutrition Benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's decision to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown is an abuse of discretion that threatens to take food away from millions of people, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by 25 states and the District of Columbia.
 
    Areas of Coverage
- Legal aid programs and funding
 - Right to counsel
 - Pro se rights
 - Sentencing and bail reform
 - Pro bono efforts
 - Judicial backlogs and shortages
 - Technology that improves access to justice
 - Crime victims’ access to justice