Access to Justice

Law360 is on a mission to shed light on how the rule of law can shape communities and explore important, and often overlooked, issues that impact the ability of individuals to navigate a complex legal system. We are proud to announce our Access to Justice newsletter, which will deliver stories to all readers, free of charge, on trends affecting the justice gap, pro bono programs and difference makers helping citizens with the fewest resources gain access to the courts.



Latest News in Access to Justice

  • October 16, 2026

    Attys Can Still Protect Voting Rights During The Midterms

    With the midterm elections approaching, a coalition of local and national nonprofits are seeking volunteers, especially lawyers, to safeguard the vote during an election with more states in play as battlegrounds and growing anxiety about federal interference in local elections.

  • October 16, 2026

    Jail Walls Block The Ballot. Advocates Try To Bring It Inside

    For eligible people detained before trial, the right to vote can depend on a tenuous chain of requests to the institution holding them. Across the country, however, election officials and advocates are working to ensure eligible voters can cast a ballot from jail.

  • October 16, 2026

    Law Prof Takes Aim At Vanishing Jury Trials In Documentary

    Law professor Suja A. Thomas spoke with Law360 about the experiences that inspired her new documentary “The Best Justice System in the World," about the disappearing jury trial. Thomas discusses the challenge of using humor to explore injustice and why she believes restoring the jury's role is essential to reforming the legal system.

  • October 16, 2026

    3 Reforms Are Needed To Surface Hidden Evidence

    The overturned murder conviction of Richard Glossip, who will soon be retried, demonstrates why several measures are needed to help protect against due process violations caused by prosecutors withholding evidence, say Marc Levin and Khalil Cumberbatch at Council on Criminal Justice.

  • October 15, 2026

    Man Shot By ICE Refiles Habeas Case, Citing Medical Needs

    Attorneys for a New York man shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers while his son was in the car renewed their attempt to free him from detention, saying he is still in need of medical attention.

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