text: The LSC Act of 1974 , as amended , was adopted to provide equal access to the system of justice in our Nation for individuals who seek redress of grievances ; . . . to provide high quality legal assistance to those who would otherwise be unable to afford adequate legal counsel ; . . . [ and to ] provid [ e ] legal assistance to those who face an economic barrier to adequate legal counsel .
  
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  The LSC act of 1974 was amended and adopted to give equal access to the justice system to people .