Author: Patrick Fowler

NCLEJ Mourns the Passing of Senior Attorney Greg Bass

With heavy hearts, NCLEJ is deeply saddened to announce the passing of long-time Senior Attorney Greg Bass.  Greg was a beloved coworker, mentor, and friend to all who worked with him over his 11 years at NCLEJ. An…

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NCLEJ Statement on Suspension of HALT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 21, 2025 Contact: Patrick Fowler, Communications Strategist | fowler@nclej.org   New York, NY — Yesterday, on the day that prosecutors unsealed indictments against the corrections officers who brutally killed Robert Brooks, New York State Department of…

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NCLEJ Celebrates One Year Anniversary of the Relaunch the Federal Practice Manual  

For Immediate Release: February 5, 2025  Contact: Patrick Fowler, Communications Strategist, NCLEJ | fowler@nclej.org    NEW YORK, NY — The National Center for Law and Economic Justice is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the relaunch of the Federal…

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Executive Director Dennis Parker Announces Retirement

NCLEJ Begins Search for New Executive Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2025Contact: Patrick Fowler, Communications Strategist | fowler@nclej.org New York, NY – Following six years of service to the National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ),…

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Court Approves Settlement Giving Over $100M in Additional Medicaid Funding for Michiganders With Developmental Disabilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2025 CONTACT: Lansing, MI – The National Center for Law and Economic Justice and Disability Rights Michigan are pleased to announce court approval of a settlement of a federal civil rights action that…

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NCLEJ Executive Director Dennis Parker Speaks with the National Collaborative for Health Equity

The law has been an important pillar in effecting social change throughout the history of the United States. Its effectiveness and use have changed over the country’s history. This discussion considers the history of litigation as a means…

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Court Orders Injunctive Relief for Vulnerable Alaskans in Federal SNAP Lawsuit 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3, 2025  CONTACT:  ALASKA – In a win for vulnerable Alaskans who rely on SNAP benefits, a District Court Judge has granted the Plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction against the State of Alaska in…

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Executive Director Dennis Parker: Reflections on the 2024 US Presidential Election

Like each of you, I have struggled to process the outcome of the election. Last night’s results create fear and anxiety for many of us, but especially people living in marginalized communities who have been targeted by Donald…

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