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Article | March, 4 2024

Commentary: Funding civil legal aid vital to protect many Maryland families

Reena Shah co-authors op-ed with Commissioners, Vicki Schultz and Michelle Siri

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Blogs | February, 7 2025

Race Equity and DEI Under Threat: The Access to Justice Perspective

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are facing increasing scrutiny and resistance across various sectors, including legal, educational,…

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Blogs | February, 3 2025

Maryland Responds to Rescission of Federal Memo on Immigration Enforcement Near Sensitive Locations

In a move that has raised serious concerns among immigrant rights advocates, a new executive order issued by the White House on January 20, 2025, rescinded…

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Blogs | February, 3 2025

The Access to Justice Commission Remembers Herb Garten

With deep sorrow and profound respect and gratitude, the Access to Justice Commission remembers Herbert S. Garten, a distinguished attorney, tireless advocate…

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Blogs | January, 22 2025

Securing Justice Through Sustainable Funding: The ACE Program’s Mission

In 2021, Maryland became a national trailblazer by enacting the ACE law, guaranteeing income-qualified tenants the right to legal representation in eviction…

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Blogs | January, 16 2025

Groundbreaking Access to Counsel in Evictions Program (ACE) Delivers Significant Impact for Maryland Tenants 

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG), Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC), The Maryland Access to Justice Commission, and the Access to Counsel…

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Blogs | January, 15 2025

Closing the Civil Justice Gap

Did you know that millions of Americans face civil legal issues every year but don’t have the resources or funds to resolve them? It’s called the civil…

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