"Poverty Law and Advocacy in America engages the complex legal architecture of the American safety net, examining how poverty is defined and the legal and constitutional structures surrounding structural economic inequality. Drawing from recent data and in-depth analysis of landmark Supreme Court rulings-from the procedural rights of Goldberg to the modern dismantling of the administrative state-this text challenges readers to confront the systemic barriers facing low-income populations. The text provides a comprehensive resource for understanding how the law shapes inequality and the stark reality of seeking justice without means"-- Provided by publisher.