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Commentary: Funding civil legal aid vital to protect many Maryland families
Reena Shah co-authors op-ed with Commissioners, Vicki Schultz and Michelle Siri
Bridging the Divide: How the Unified Benefits Screener Advances Access to Justice
Increasing access to justice for all Marylanders involves more than just making it easier to navigate the court system; it’s about ensuring every Marylander…
The “Big, Beautiful Bill” and its Unseen Impact: A Looming Crisis for Law Students and Access to Justice
President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” has been signed into law, and while much attention has been given to its broader implications, a closer look…
The Argument for Legal Advocacy Amidst New Medicaid Requirements
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, brings about significant changes to Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the…
New Energy Bill Assistance for Marylanders
Many Marylanders who face civil legal issues, do so because they cannot afford to pay their rent or their utilities. Indeed, the rising cost of energy…
Reena K. Shah Appointed to Maryland State Advisory Council on Administrative Hearings
Governor Moore recently appointed Reena K. Shah, Executive Director of the Maryland Access to Justice Commission, to the State Advisory Council on Administrative…
Staffing of the ACE Program and the Pipeline for Future ACE Attorneys
During the hearings hosted by the Task Force in the fall of 2024, a complex story emerged about capacity among civil legal aid organizations to staff the…
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