“Domestic violence. But legal services funding now appears to be in unprecedented danger. “Without the federal support, we can go back to where legal aid started in this country,” Saunders said. “You will see veterans and victims of domestic violence, victims of natural disasters, seniors – a growing population with tremendous legal needs. “Our services are going to helping people achieve, get and keep the basics of life,” said Raun Rasmussen, executive director of Legal Services NY, which gets about $11.7m a year in LSC funding.

Source: The Guardian March 16, 2017 14:33 UTC