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Primary geographic focus: Texas
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Letter to EditorHecht right to stress the value of legal aid
Richard L. TateAustin American-Statesman
February 12, 2019
By calling for increased funding for legal aid programs serving our most vulnerable citizens — including veterans and survivors of sexual assault, among others—he put a necessary emphasis on the importance of these programs.
Op-Ed
It’s time to fight for veterans’ legal aid
Nathan L. Hecht, Donald J. GuterAustin American-Statesman
November 9, 2018
Providing free legal services to qualifying veterans is imperative. We should make a commitment to better the lives of the service men and women who voluntarily risked their lives for our freedom.
News Story
Texas program to provide legal help to veterans goes national
Jeremy SchwartzAustin American-Statesman
November 10, 2017
Texas bar officials are aiming to take the program nationwide and offering their expertise to counterparts in other states. So far, about two dozen states have expressed interest in replicating the Texas program.
Op-Ed
Many sexual assault survivors unaware free legal help is available
Eva GuzmanAustin American-Statesman
March 29, 2017
With continued financial support from the Texas Legislature, a community of legal advocates across the state will remain available to assist sexual assault survivors with the challenges that lie ahead.
News Story
Texas bills target ‘wraparound’ mortgage lending practices
Bob SechlerAustin American-Statesman
March 13, 2017
Answering advertisements is one way buyers come in contact with unscrupulous lenders who specialize in a practice known as “predatory wraparound mortgages”.
News Story
Fair to benefit undocumented immigrant survivors of domestic abuse
Lucia BenavidesAustin American-Statesman
October 1, 2016
Victims of domestic violence can have a hard time walking away from their abuser. For those who are undocumented, that challenge can be exacerbated by fears of revealing their immigration status.
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22 years later, East Austin woman can call house her home
Eric DexheimerAustin American-Statesman
November 30, 2015
After 22 years and broken promise by city, East Austin woman can finally call house her home.
Editorial
More State Money is Needed to Provide Legal Representation for Poor
Editorial Board of Austin American-StatesmanAustin American-Statesman
March 30, 2015
The editorial board of the Austin American-Statesman urges the state legislature to increase funding for civil legal services in Texas.
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