Country Quote by Martha Minow
“I see, from my vantage point as the vice-chair of the Legal Services Corporation, a serious crisis going on in this country. Eighty percent of low-income people have no access to the civil justice system, meaning anything but criminal law.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at Legal Services Corporation Conference, 2020
A large portion of low‑income individuals cannot obtain civil legal help, creating a systemic justice gap.
In simple terms: Many poor lack civil legal access.
Key Takeaway
Address policy to expand civil legal aid.
Themes
justice
inequality
access
policy
law
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
advocacy
policy
When to use this quote
- court filing
- housing disputes
- family law
- consumer protection
Key Concepts
civil rights
systemic inequality
legal aid
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities fund civil legal services?
- What barriers prevent low‑income people from seeking help?
A Different Perspective
Limited funding and political will hinder reforms.
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