BROOKS. makes several important changes in the current Legal ServIces guidelines. In addition to the current restrictions on the use of Federal LSC funds. the bill restricts what activities LSC attorneys can pursue with private funds. including bans on political activities and representing persons convicted of drug crimes In drugrelated housIng eviction proceedings. The bill bans the use of Federal funds to represent illegal aliens and permits defendants to win attomeys fees from the LSC If an LSC plaintiffs suit Is found to be "frivolous." to be Intended to harass or retaliate against the defendant. or to maliciously abuse the legal process. The bill also provides for a study on whether competitive bidding should be used to select LSC grantees. While this study may lead to future savings. we must be careful that we do not head toward a day when the rich receive the best legal representation money can buy while the poor receiv3 the cheapest. regardless of quality.
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