Congress conUtinued to find the means to keep the Legal Services Corporation functioning. For nearly 80 years. In my home State of Minnesota. civil legal services programs have served the needs of the poor. the disabled. the elderly. the homeless. and refugees when they have sought redress In our judicial system. Today. the 6 Innovative Legal Services Corporation programs In Minnesota help nearly 40.000 people each year by using the legal system to protect persons from physical and emotional abuse. enabling children. the disabled. and the elderly to gain access to medical care. social security. and other public benefits which they often need to survive. LSC attorneys have fought to protect the rights of refugees. minorities. and others when they have been exploited. Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services. founded originally as the Legal Aid Bureau of Associated Charities In 1912. is the oldest legal aid provider in my home State. They have provided comprehensive. quality legal representation and advice In civil legal matters annually to approximately 13.000 lowincome residents In Minnesota and North Dakota.
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