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LSC 101

The U.S. constitution guarantees access to a lawyer when someone is accused of a crime but there is no constitutional right to an attorney when someone faces a civil action. The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is the single-largest funder for civil legal aid organizations in the US. Download and share this LSC fact sheet.

Statutory Restrictions on LSC-funded Programs

The Legal Services Corporation Act (42 U.S.C. § 2996 et seq.) stipulates that LSC-funded programs cannot use either LSC or private funds for certain activities. Learn more about the statutory restrictions placed on LSC-funded programs.

Can LSC Grantees Represent Undocumented Immigrants?

LSC grantees represent low-income Americans. As set by Federal Statute, LSC grantees can represent only U.S. citizens, with limited exceptions. 

The Role of Legal Aid in Disaster Recovery

LSC-funded legal aid organizations serve as a crucial lifeline in disaster recovery, providing essential legal services to survivors facing complex challenges.