An update from Occupy Fights Foreclosures (California)

[sabrina 1]

1. I didn't know about this, it is really good news:

Our group was instrumental in helping to pass the California Homeowners Bill of Rights. Governor Brown signed the bill which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2013. We are so proud to have pushed for the passage of the bill that will help thousands if not millions of families protect their homes from illegal foreclosures.

One of the most devastating things for those facing foreclosure in this country is the lack of access to legal assistance for civil matters in this country unless you are wealthy. So many people were simply run out of their homes because they could not afford legal advice.

I wrote about this a while ago, can't bring up old OPS, when I read an article about it and how it basically puts the US on a par with third world countries when it comes to important civil rights issues such as having one's home taken away with no means of fighting back.

There is legal assistance for criminal matters, but not for civil issues.

Maybe that is something to work on after this horrific disastrous period where millions have lost their homes without any means of obtaining legal help to fight back.