On the policy side, Atlas and Thorne contend that the combined Hudson-Bergen entity would not be able to take over the community and economic development-type services Passaic Legal Aid has been providing along with the core litigation services traditionally offered by legal aid providers.
Atlas and Thorne say combining the Hudson-Bergen entity wouldn't be able to take over the Passaic Legal Aid services.
Atlas and Thorne say combining the services would give access to more people.