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Latest News from Legal Aid
Legal Aid DC Opens New Anacostia Office
DC Budget: Council Must Come Together to Reverse Cuts
An update on DC’s budget as the Council weighs investments in social safety net. Critical programs are still at risk of devastating cuts.
Legal Aid DC Raises $2.3M at Servant of Justice Awards Dinner
The event, in its 36th year, recognized a group of remarkable honorees and brought together hundreds of attendees in support of Legal Aid's work.
DC Budget: Top Concerns for 2027
The mayor’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year would create new hardships for Washingtonians who are already struggling.
Legal Aid to Honor Client Who Fought Against Water Shut-Off
Alexander Hoskins will receive the 2026 Partnership Award and will be celebrated at this year's Servant of Justice Awards Dinner.
Samantha Sergent to Receive 2026 Klepper Prize for Volunteer Excellence
Her leadership and commitment to pro bono clients have expanded Legal Aid's criminal record sealing work.
Legal Aid DC in the Media
02 Jun 2026
New SNAP work rules are taking effect. Here’s what they mean for D.C. residents.
The Washington Post: Starting June 1, some DC residents who receive SNAP will be subject to new work requirements.
24 Apr 2026
Mayor’s budget proposes even harsher cuts to TANF
In her proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year, Mayor Bowser proposed more accelerated cuts to the TANF program, which provides vital financial assistance to low- and no-income residents.
10 Apr 2026
As ICE ramped up in D.C., immigrant crime victims faced visa roadblocks
The Washington Post: The U.S. attorney’s office in D.C. last year stopped issuing visas to crime victims who cooperated with police or prosecutors, complicating investigations.
27 Mar 2026
ICE doubled its use of ankle monitors for legal immigrants in the past year: ‘A very harmful phenomenon’
ICE has expanded the use of ankle monitors within its Alternatives to Detention (ATD) program, impacting employment and encouraging self-deportation.
23 Mar 2026
D.C. takes a cut of child support payments. A new bill could change that.
D.C. currently caps the amount of child support that families receiving government cash assistance can collect at $200 per month. A new bill would halt the practice.
13 Mar 2026