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Legal Aid DC to Honor Elizabeth Prelogar, Grace Speights with Servant of Justice Award
DC Must Step Up to Protect Consumers
As the federal government weakens consumer protections, DC laws are more important than ever to protect residents from abusive practices.
Client Spotlight: Righting a $30K Wrong
When Samantha Allen was told she had to repay $30,000 in unemployment benefits, Legal Aid DC was there to help her fight back.
Cities, Workers, Civil Society Organizations Sue Trump-Vance Administration for Weaponizing Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Legal Aid DC joined a lawsuit against the administration over illegal changes to PSLF that would weaken the entire public service sector.
Legal Aid DC Files Amicus Brief in Class-Action Case Challenging ICE Warrantless Arrests
Legal Aid and six other legal services organizations argue against widespread arrests by federal law enforcement without warrant or probable cause.
Client Spotlight: Fighting a $50K Insurance Lawsuit
Eyanna Kittrell was determined to get to the truth of the car accident that led to a $50,000 lawsuit against her. With help from her Legal Aid DC attorney, she told her side of the story and avoided a life-changing debt.
Legal Aid DC in the Media
23 Nov 2025
D.C. boosts support for vulnerable families through new TANF law
Good News! Changes have been made to TANF to increase child support pass-through payments from $150 to $200 a month.
20 Nov 2025
D.C. Once Again Sees Technical Glitches, Surging Demand for Rent Relief Program
D.C.’s new rent-relief system left hundreds of tenants facing crashed phone lines, hours-long waits, and turned-away applications, as deep funding cuts and a flawed rollout shut out many residents who need support to stay housed.
17 Oct 2025
Loan Forgiveness Overhaul May Chill Legal Aid Work
Legal advocates warn that new rules for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program could strip support from public interest lawyers and the communities they serve.
10 Oct 2025
D.C. Renters Face Record Eviction Levels Amid Dwindling Aid and Rising Housing Costs
As eviction filings in D.C. reach their highest levels in six years, dwindling rental assistance and new laws accelerating court cases are pushing more residents like Melvine Perkins to the brink of losing their homes.
06 Oct 2025
A New Hotline is Working to Make it Easier to Find Cheap Legal Help in D.C.
A new citywide hotline, the D.C. Resource Bridge, connects residents to free or low-cost legal aid for civil issues, simplifying access to more than 50 local legal service providers.
29 Jul 2025