Program areas at Equal Access To Justice
Providing resources for new mexico legal aid (nmla). Nmla provides statewide civil legal services and is the voice,defender and advocate for poor people who are seeking Justice in all forums, particularly in the communities in which they live. Nmla is committed To helping poor people in their struggle To Access food, shelter, security, and To preserve their unique cultural heritages. Nmla provides direct legal representation and assistance To 15-20,000 people annually in legal matters that impact essential needs: shelter, protection from abuse (physical, mental, and economic), food,income protection, and predatory lending practices. Tens of thousands more receive legal information about their rights and instructions on how To protect themselves.
Providing resources for dna people's legal services (dna). Dna provides Access To Justice To those who are low income and vulnerable by providing high quality legal services and education while respecting tribal sovereignty and cultural traditions. Since 1967, dna has provided free legal aid on the navajo nation, jicarilla apache nation, the hopi nation, and in remote parts of new mexico, northern Arizona, and southern Utah. Dna's services have helped people living in poverty use existing policies and laws To protect their property and assets, stay safe from physical, mental and financial abuse, avoid exploitation, and safeguard their civil rights.
Providing resources for the new mexico center on law and poverty (nmclp). Nmclp advances economic and social Justice through education, advocacy, and litigation. Nmclp partners with communities To take action and pursue system-wide changes To improve living conditions, and protect rights. Nmclp works To increase Access To healthcare, food, income, and safe and affordable housing; transform new mexico's public education system; and increase workers' Access To fair pay and safe working conditions.