Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Legal Aid & Advocacy · Mississippi · Free

National civil rights legal organization including LGBTQ+ civil rights work. Relevant for couples whose marriage rights may be contested or who need parentage protections across states. Pro-bono representation is common for high-impact civil rights cases; volunteer attorneys take individual cases too. Second-parent adoption is still recommended even after marriage equality, especially for travel across hostile states. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Mississippi residents and allies.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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