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NLADA, the voice for excellence in civil legal aid and public defense, advocates for access to justice for all. Retweets/likes do not imply endorsement.

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@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
16 hours
We are there for legal aid providers like Maureen from @phila_legal when they have compliance questions��about their LSC funding. Please consider donating to NLADA this #GivingTuesday so we can help our members focus on what matters — their clients. 🔗 https://t.co/nZbPq20NVE
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@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
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We're bringing next year's Appellate Defender Training to Jackson, MS! Join us for four days of comprehensive training designed to guide you through the full spectrum of appellate practice — from brainstorming to brief writing and oral advocacy. Sign up: https://t.co/inSGi1c7BP
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@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
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Despite Kansas City landlords filing for the highest amount of evictions in recent history, the number of tenants being kicked out has dropped by 21%, thanks to local organizations providing free tenant legal representation. Read more:
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kansascity.com
Right to Counsel, which launched in 2022, has drastically cut the number of evictions in Kansas City through free legal representation, according to a report. Here’s how it works.
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@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
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This event is happening tomorrow at 3 pm ET! Join our members for a monthly community discussion on changes to federal funding; implications for state and local funding, private philanthropy opportunities, coalition building, and other supports for access to justice efforts.
@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
12 days
Recent funding challenges for #A2J initiatives have left many wondering what their next step will be. Join us next Friday at 3 pm ET for a discussion on how these challenges affect our work and strategies to secure additional support. Register here: https://t.co/PesQJkTUx9
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@CabelaSchmitt
Cabela and Schmitt
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A playlist about the Begotten Son, Jesus Christ
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@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
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Public defenders defend the constitutional rights of everyone — not just those who can afford it. But who supports public defenders? We do. Please consider donating to NLADA this #GivingTuesday to support our work & ensure everyone has a right to counsel: https://t.co/nZbPq20g66
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@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
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Rural-heavy states like Wisconsin struggle to provide low-cost legal aid due to attorney shortages and a lack of community trust. @frontlinejust works to help meet the demand, using their community justice model to rebuild trust and provide quick help.
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badgerherald.com
A recent report found that low-income Americans in rural areas received insufficient legal assistance for 94% of their civil legal issues. Released Oct. 27 by the Legal Services Corporation, a major...
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@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
12 days
Recent funding challenges for #A2J initiatives have left many wondering what their next step will be. Join us next Friday at 3 pm ET for a discussion on how these challenges affect our work and strategies to secure additional support. Register here: https://t.co/PesQJkTUx9
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@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
13 days
NEW RESOURCE: @ABAesq Editorial Board Member Gary Rhoades met with @relmanlaw Attorney Robert Hunter to discuss recent efforts to dismantle key programs within HUD and undercut their fair housing mission. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://t.co/RgkMi2kfXd
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@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
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NLADA is thrilled to support the consumer protection work by @Prairie_State and 27 other programs through its National Telephone Abuse Prevention Program (NTAPP)! Thank you for working to protect consumers from abusive debt collection practices. #30DaysofThanks
@Prairie_State
Prairie State Legal Services
16 days
Today PSLS is grateful to the @NLADA! Thanks to a recent cy pres award, the NLADA has provided funding to PSLS to serve families experiencing consumer fraud issues. https://t.co/fENHYTj24y #30DaysOfThanks #JustGratitude #JusticeBeginsWithYou
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ens.eth
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ENS is moving Namechain to @Nethermind's Surge, a based rollup framework built on the @taikoxyz stack. We have always believed that based sequencing and native rollups best support the core values of decentralization necessary for Namechain: fast finality, Ethereum-native
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@BPDA_justice
Black Public Defender Association (BPDA)
13 days
Our Executive Director, Alaina Bloodworth, has been outside speaking about the power of public defense and community! From speaking at the @AspenFCS #OYFConvening to joining @StepUpLA on why public defenders are public power. 💪🏾⚖️ #publicdefense
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@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
13 days
After 43 days, the federal government shutdown is officially over — allowing 42 million families to receive critical SNAP benefits. However, families and experts are concerned that this crucial safety net will be harmed in the future if the government deems it necessary:
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nytimes.com
For the poorest Americans, the end of the longest shutdown in history has left doubt and anxiety around the benefits known as SNAP.
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@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
15 days
According to @LSCtweets, more than 76% of low-income veterans have faced civil legal issues, whether it’s housing, healthcare, or debt. On behalf of legal aid providers and public defenders across the U.S., we're honored to serve you because you've served our country.
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@LSCtweets
Legal Services Corp.
16 days
Meet Gretchen — a #veteran living with PTSD — who faced challenges no one should have to navigate alone. Thanks to the team at our grantee @NLSP_DC, she found the legal help she needed to move forward with hope and dignity. Watch her compelling story now.
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@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
16 days
We're bringing next year's Appellate Defender Training to Jackson, MS! Join us for four days of comprehensive training designed to guide you through the full spectrum of appellate practice — from brainstorming to brief writing and oral advocacy. Register: https://t.co/inSGi1c7BP
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@Prairie_State
Prairie State Legal Services
19 days
PSLS Executive Director, Denise Conklin, was in Washington, D.C. last week for the annual @NLADA conference! The conference is an opportunity for civil legal aid, public defense and public interest law professionals to share and build on their knowledge.
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@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
20 days
#GivingTuesday is less than a month away. Please donate here ( https://t.co/yHUyDhamgb) to ensure we can continue to host events like the Annual Conference which brings together equal justice leaders from across the nation. Together we can advance #equaljustice for all.
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@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
21 days
We're officially in the longest government shutdown in American history, and now, communities are struggling even more to make ends meet. Join @voice4humanneed on November 6 as they explain recent developments in SNAP and rising health care premiums 🔗 https://t.co/1j5Pb73CNT
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@NLADA
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
21 days
Delayed SNAP benefits worsen West Virginia’s child hunger problem, communities rally to feed kids (via @WV_Watch) https://t.co/y1i14agP59
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westvirginiawatch.com
Child hunger is a problem in West Virginia: roughly one in five kids don’t have enough food. Nearly every county offers free school meals.
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