Committee hears HB 48 to raise court‑filing fee share for Veil Legal Services Fund; ALSC and advocates urge increase HB 48 would raise the legislature's share of court filing fees directed to the Veil Legal Services Fund from 10% to 25%, an increase advocates say would add roughly $486,900 this fiscal year and help legal aid serve more low‑income Alaskans; the committee set the bill aside after fiscal questions.

A proposed bill aims to boost funding for civil legal services in Alaska by increasing court filing fee allocations from 10% to 25%, potentially helping thousands more low-income residents access justice.

Learn more here!

#AK #CivilLegalServices #AccessToJustice #CitizenPortal #AlaskaLegalAid

graphic showing a statute of blind justice (a blindfolded lady holding a sword and the scales of justice) which reads August 4, 2025, Chicago Council of Lawyers Condemns Trump's Proposed Defunding of the Legal Services Corporation. It shows the Chicago Council of Lawyers logo (the nested letters CCL) and its web address: www.ChicagoCouncil.org.

Read our statement on the proposed defunding of #LegalServicesCorporation #Courts #LegalAid #CivilLegalServices

chicagocouncil.org/chicago-coun...

Minnesota Legal Aid advocates seek increased funding for civil legal services Dan Morris and Jonah Giese urge Minnesota legislators to boost funding for legal aid.

Minnesota legal aid advocates are making a powerful case for increased funding, revealing that every dollar invested returns over $4 to communities in need.

Learn more here

#MN #CitizenPortal #SocialIssues #CivilLegalServices #MinnesotaLegalAid #AccessToJustice

We're so excited to be on Bluesky! Please follow us!

Be a part of growing our mission and increase our 12-month impact in 2025! Give the gift of justice at www.GiveJustice.org because Justice is for ALL! #civillegalservices #civillegalaid #lasmny #justiceforall #closethejusticegap #donatetoday

Minnesota mother wins sole custody after legal aid battle against abusive husband Minnesota legal aid secures custody for mother escaping abuse, highlighting critical support for vulnerable families.

A courageous Minnesota mother transformed her life and secured sole custody of her children after battling an abusive husband with the help of vital legal aid services.

Read the full story

#MN #CitizenPortal #AccessToJustice #MinnesotaLegalAid #CivilLegalServices #FamilyLawSupport