Communities at Risk
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) provides essential civil legal aid to millions of low-income Americans to protect their rights and secure equal access to justice.
Proposals to eliminate LSC would leave some of the most vulnerable Americans without help when they need it most.
Legal Aid Impact: Communities at Risk
Without LSC funding, 6,405,508 Americans would lose access to vital legal assistance.
Among those impacted:
would lose access to legal protections to escape abuse and rebuild their lives.
would risk losing access to benefits, housing and healthcare they’ve earned through service.
would face greater instability at home and at school due to unresolved civil legal issues affecting their families.
would lose access to help protecting their income, housing and safety from abuse and exploitation.
Learn More About LSC's National Impact
See how eliminating LSC would hurt families and communities nationwide. Download and share our fact sheet about the life-changing impact of civil legal aid.
Explore Grantee Client Stories
Discover how civil legal aid changes lives. Read stories from legal aid clients across the country.
Cutting Legal Aid Costs More Than It Saves
Eliminating LSC funding doesn't just harm individuals, it destabilizes entire communities and hurts local economies. When legal problems are left unresolved, families spiral deeper into crisis, placing greater strain on already overburdened local systems.
Every $1 invested in civil legal aid returns an average of $7 in economic benefits through reduced government spending, lessened costs associated with court and emergency services and improved employment outcomes.
Eliminating LSC would erase these benefits and undermine the effectiveness of many federal and local investments.
Legal aid is a lifeline for low-income Americans ensuring their safety, livelihoods and family stability. Act now and support justice for all.
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