Civil Legal Aid Funding is Not an Expense, it’s an Investment
Access to Justice, Phillip Enslerby Phil Ensler, Policy Counsel
Victims of domestic violence, tenants facing eviction, and veterans seeking their benefits are among the thousands of low-income Alabamians who receive free legal assistance from civil legal aid attorneys…
“How is this not illegal?”
Dana Sweeney, Leah Nelson, News, Other Issuesby Leah Nelson, researcher and Dana Sweeney, organizer
Payday industry supporters have often claimed that “neither the general public nor the so called ‘poor’ [are] clamoring” for payday lending reform in Alabama.
Actual borrowers…
Introducing Alexis Nail - 2018 Summer Intern
Guest, NewsMy name is Alexis Nail and I am from Gadsden, Alabama and an upcoming junior at Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, Alabama. I am a major in Political Science with a minor in Human
Rights and Conflict Studies. I am currently working…
Alabama Appleseed Mourns the Death of Clement Clay "Bo" Torbert Jr.
NewsThe following statement is by Frank McPhillips, Chair of the Alabama Appleseed Board of Directors, on the passing of Clement Clay "Bo" Torbert Jr.:
Chief Justice Bo Torbert was beloved by everyone with whom he came in contact, known for his…
Criminal Justice Reform? We’re Making Progress
Fair Schools, Safe Communities, Frank Knaackby Frank Knaack, Executive Director
If you had asked your legislator last year about their stance on civil asset forfeiture, jail food, or marijuana reclassification you would likely have heard confusion about the first two and opposition…
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