When basic human needs are at stake, having a lawyer must be a right, not a luxury.
Featured: Immigration right to counsel in the Trump era
The extensive enforcement actions of Homeland Security and ICE have raised many right to counsel questions, and not just for immigration cases.
Read MoreCivil right to counsel status map
The status map allows you to see recent civil right to counsel activity and established rights to counsel around the U.S.
View The MapCivil right to counsel in the news
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All about Vermont’s tenant rep pilot
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All about Nashville’s tenant RTC
Tenant Right to Counsel
Tenant right to counsel (RTC) is a growing movement across the U.S. As of 2026, 28 jurisdictions (cities, counties, and states) have enacted a version of this right (up from 0 in 2016!). The NCCRC supports the organizers and advocates working to advance tenant RTC. Visit our Tenant RTC resource page for more!
Tenant RTC ResourcesResource Library
Delve into our extensive resource library for comprehensive tools and readings about the right to counsel in civil cases!
