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US Senate, Judiciary Committee Hearing On ‘Closing The Justice Gap’

July 09, 2024 • 10:00am - 12:00pm •

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Photo of Ron Flagg and witnesses presenting at the LSC Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

About the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

Chris Coons led the 2024 US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on 'Closing the Justice Gap.' LSC President Ron Flagg testified on the importance of closing the justice gap for civil legal aid in the US, along with TX Chief Justice Nathan Hecht, a former client of Legal Aid Chicago Veronica Gonzalez, and Nikole Nelson – former Executive Director of Alaska Legal Services.

Witness Testimonies

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Ronald S. Flagg

Legal Services Corporation - Washington, DC

https://lsc-live.box.com/s/6mjwv43cb1i3d3pgo0hta1iq06wvqtad

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Veronica Gonzalez

Former Legal Aid Client

Legal Aid Chicago Board of Directors - Chicago, IL

https://lsc-live.box.com/s/s8mttm5uad5nr0zbfjlr8vxnrfehsaj9

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Hon. Nathan L. Hecht

Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX

https://lsc-live.box.com/s/2vdtkato61tfcx0vtihgo213j0hl0szm

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Frontline Justice - Anchorage, AK

https://lsc-live.box.com/s/zhi2dpohqhf3b21gcnd62r8dofl800wv

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