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Feb. 20, 2019

While some legal nonprofits reap big Trump era donations, others struggle

Starting in November 2016, a post-election "Trump bump" amped up revenues for some legal aid nonprofits, most notably the American Civil Liberties Union, as alarmed donors responded generously to perceived threats to constitutional values and vulnerable populations. But others are still struggling.

While some legal nonprofits reap big Trump era donations, others struggle
State Bar Executive Director Leah T. Wilson said the organization is undertaking a "justice gap study," due at the end of the years, to understand unmet needs for civil litigants.

Starting in November 2016, a post-election "Trump bump" amped up revenues for some legal aid nonprofits, most notably the American Civil Liberties Union, as alarmed donors responded generously to perceived threats to constitutional values and vulnerable populations.

But who got left out?

Funding streams for groups serving the elderly and the rural poor have flowed unevenly despite increased demand. ...

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