See what cuts to LSC would mean to your community

Actions speak louder than words. Last week, members of Congress sent a powerful message by taking concrete steps to protect civil legal services. 

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies proposed $300 million in funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), while the Senate Appropriations Committee approved an increase—raising LSC’s funding to $566 million. 

Neither the House nor the Senate followed the White House’s proposal to eliminate LSC funding entirely. That’s a testament to the strong bipartisan support for legal aid.

But the threat of deep cuts remains. The House proposal would slash $260 million from our current $560 million appropriation—jeopardizing access to legal help for nearly 3 million Americans. 

What would potential cuts mean for your community? 

Use our new Funding Impact Calculator to see how different LSC funding levels would affect the number of people our grantees could serve in your area. The numbers tell a powerful story. 

 Try the Funding Impact Calculator now

Your voice matters. Help us protect access to justice for the 52.3 million Americans who qualify for legal aid. Share your story, use the data and speak out by taking action at lsc.gov/act. 

Thank you for standing with us. The fight for justice isn’t over. 

Reprinted from a public letter from the LSC President John G. Levi, Board Chair and Ron Flagg President, Legal Services Corporation.

The Legal Services Corporation is the primary funder of legal aid programs in Missouri.  Our services are consistent with the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) rules, regulations, and restrictions.