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Standing with Illinois JusticeCorps in the Wake of AmeriCorps Grant Termination

As AmeriCorps funding ends abruptly, vulnerable Illinoisans—and the future of access to justice—stand to lose the most. For over a decade, Illinois JusticeCorps has stood at the front lines of courthouse service—helping thousands of people without lawyers navigate the complexities of the civil legal system. Its AmeriCorps members—bright, civic-minded individuals often preparing for legal careers—have...

June 26, 2025