"Derwyn Bunton’s moving, yet disheartening Op-Ed essay, “No Lawyers to Spare for Poor in New Orleans” (Feb. 19), underscored how our broken justice system leaves too many at a systemic disadvantage when they stand before a judge. But the scales of justice aren’t just at a critical tipping point in our criminal courtrooms; they’ve been dangerously tilted against low-income Americans in our civil justice system for years. When half of those eligible for civil legal aid are turned away, our priorities must be refocused and realigned."

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