Commentary: Serving those who served: Why civil legal aid matters

By: Maggie Humm, Abby Vankudre

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: November 7, 2026

Words: 792

Last Updated: 2 days, 23 hours ago

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Veterans have been in the spotlight as Americans across the country have celebrated our nation’s 250th birthday. And rightly so — the rights and freedoms that we enjoy are secured by the courage and sacrifice of our veterans. But while veterans took an oath to defend our rights, their own rights sometimes go undefended in our legal system when they face critical civil legal issues such as eviction, consumer matters and access to earned …

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