Behavior Quote by Martha Minow
“Whether low-income people are dealing with access to veteran's benefits, or a protective order to guard against domestic violence, or a way to guard against the loss of their home due to foreclosure and unscrupulous behavior by mortgage providers, there's no way they can afford a lawyer. And that's a serious problem. Because that erodes respect for law, it erodes the prospects for justice.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Access to Justice, Harvard Law School, 2015
Legal aid gaps leave low‑income individuals unprotected, undermining trust in law and fairness.
In simple terms: Without affordable lawyers, justice is out of reach for many.
Key Takeaway
Expand legal aid funding.
Themes
justice
equity
law
poverty
rights
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- housing foreclosure
- domestic violence protection
- veteran benefits
- court representation
Key Concepts
Access to justice
systemic inequality
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities fund sustainable legal aid?
- What reforms could reduce reliance on costly lawyers?
A Different Perspective
Funding constraints limit program reach.
