But this program has done more than cope with the individual problems of individual clients. Recurring patterns of problemsaffecting large numbers of the poorhave been discovered and effectively addressed. Broad social reform has resulted from legal services cases which: Eliminated welfares "maninthehouse" rule and residency requirement. Granted tenants in public and private housing substantial new rights in dealing with their housing problems. Obtained minimum justice for migrants and farmworkers by reducing illegal border crossings and requiring enforcement of minimum wage legislation. Forced the Department of Agriculture to feed hungry people. as the law requires. The success of the legal services program has affected the entire legal profession.
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