1. Whether the lack of provision of legal aid to pro se litigants in civil cases violates the
equal protection rights guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment, given that criminal
defendants are provided with legal counsel regardless of guilt.

2. Whether the current system, which fails to offer legal aid or guidance to employees
facing civil litigation against employers, unjustly disadvantages employees and allows for
systemic abuse and violation of employment laws.

3. Whether the refusal by courts to grant in-person or virtual hearing requests made by pro
se litigants, while similar requests made by attorneys are granted, violates the equal
protection rights of pro se litigants under the Fourteenth Amendment.

4. Whether pro se litigants in civil cases should have equal legal rights and access to
present a case before judicial courts, comparable to those provided in criminal cases,
and whether pro se litigants should be guaranteed the right to receive basic legal
counsel either pro bono or on a sliding fee scale based on income upon request.

Whether the lack of legal aid for pro se litigants in civil cases violates equal protection rights under the Fourteenth Amendment