The Justice Gap in Practice: New Study Reveals How Americans Perceive Access to the Legal System

Short summary

Survey of 1,613 Americans by Equal Justice Works reveals 79% perceive the legal system as unfair, with disparities tied to income, race, and education. Major gaps include misunderstanding of legal rights and poor awareness of available resources. Solutions require expanding legal services, public education, and community-based advocates.

• •79% of Americans perceive the legal system as unfair; 61% believe income affects court outcomes, 49% cite race as a factor
• •41% mistakenly believe lawyers are provided in discrimination cases; 13% don't know where to find legal help even when aware it exists
• •Addressing the justice gap requires expanding legal services, public education campaigns, and community justice workers

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