Yesterday, we paused to honor Gideon Day — a critical reminder that justice should never depend on your income or means. Gideon Day commemorates the landmark 1963 Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright, which established that the Constitution guarantees the right to legal counsel for people who cannot afford an attorney in criminal cases. It's a ruling that changed lives and one whose impact we still feel today. At YAF, we remain committed to supporting the EdLaw Project in

Update from our last post: It’s official! The Governor just signed the Protect Education Equity bill into law! Massachusetts law now...

EdLaw attorneys, in partnership with Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC), co-wrote a critical brief to the Education Committee...

EdLaw Senior Counsel Wheatly Gulmi and EdLaw Director & YAF President and CEO Marlies Spanjaard have been part of a dedicated working...