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City of LA Secures the Right to Counsel

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In a major victory for housing justice, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) played a central role in securing the City of Los Angeles’ adoption of the “Right […]

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NLSLA Secures Groundbreaking Settlement Agreement for Wildfire Survivors with the County of LA and the Department of Public Health

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At the end of May, NLSLA in partnership with Morrison Foerster LLP, filed lawsuits against the County of Los Angeles and the City of Pasadena, seeking accountability for their failure […]

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A Fraudulent Loan Almost Cost Her Home: NLSLA Continues the Fight

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Here is an update on a case we first shared last year: Alma Foster, a 79-year-old African-American woman living on a fixed income, was fraudulently enrolled in the PACE loan […]

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Victory for Tenants: Supreme Court Rejects Landlord Challenge to Tenant Protections

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After months of delays, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied certiorari in GHP Management v. City of Los Angeles, bringing an end to billionaire developer Geoffrey Palmer’s attempt to dismantle […]

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Access to Justice Is at Risk

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As the federal government shutdown continues, a new threat has emerged for the legal aid system that millions of Americans rely on. Congress has been debating proposals to eliminate the […]

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Logan Tiari Brings Unique Strengths to NLSLA Board

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Logan Tiari’s journey to becoming an attorney wasn’t a certainty. Growing up in Los Angeles in a working-class family, with his father an Iranian immigrant seeking a better life, Logan […]

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A Step Toward Housing Justice: Los Angeles County Codifies “Right to Counsel” for Tenants Facing Eviction

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In an effort that began in 2018, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has officially codified the “Right to Counsel” for tenants facing eviction. This significant step creates a […]

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Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis Steps Up With Funds to Forgive Medical Debt in the First District

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The United States boasts one of the most advanced healthcare systems globally, yet it struggles with one of the highest rates of medical debt. In Los Angeles, this issue is […]

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NLSLA’s New Board Member Understands the Power of Access and Representation

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When she was five years old, Lizbeth Nevarez immigrated to the United States from Mexico with her parents. The family made its home in Van Nuys, not far from NLSLA’s […]

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