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 that combining it wouldn't give legal services to the poor.
mnli hypothesis: Atlas and Thorne say that combining it wouldn't give legal services to the poor. premise: 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.