In response to the Trump administration’s proposed “skinny budget,” which would eliminate all federal funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the LBA has joined local and state bar associations around the country in calling upon Congress to instead appropriate funds sufficient to allow the LSC to continue fulfilling its vital role in providing equal access to justice for low-income Americans. CLICK HERE to view the resolution adopted by the Board of Directors.

CLICK HERE to see how other bar associations are responding to the proposed elimination of LSC funding.