ILF Executive Director Jennifer Smith spoke with Attorney General Merrick Garland and expressed how important his voice is in the fight for access to counsel for all as the U.S. government’s chief law enforcement officer. @DOJATJ @TheJusticeDept @Director_Rossi

For the past 4 years, @Maha_Jweied has provided her support & expertise to the ILF as a member of our board. She has been a staunch advocate alongside us in our global fight for justice.

On the 10th anniversary of the Principles and Guidelines, there still remains an urgent crisis in access to legal aid around the world. As a member of the expert group that drafted the Principles and Guidelines, I am committed to realizing their promise.