Legal Aid

U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) joined representatives from New Haven Legal Assistance on Friday to advocate for a federal Eviction Prevention Act. It builds on existing legislation in Connecticut that provides families in housing court with legal representation.

By preventing evictions or helping tenants get more time to find new housing, Connecticut likely saved between $5.8 and $6.3 million in 2022.

The bills focus on supporting transgender, gender-nonconforming, and non-binary New Yorkers.

The Latin phrase pro bono publico means “for the public good.” It’s usually shortened to just pro bono, and it’s a common way to describe legal work that…

Eight protesters were arrested outside Governor Cuomo’s office as they demonstrated for more money for legal aid services for the state’s…