Author: Patrick Fowler

Groups Submit Amicus Brief to Support Disability Rights in Andersen v. Roberts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 7, 2024 CONTACTJulie Morse, Staff Attorney, LSCNY | jmorse@lscny.orgWill Sudderth, Communications Director, LSCNY | wsudderth@lscny.orgSusan Antos, Managing Attorney, Empire Justice Center | Santos@empirejustice.org Groups Submit Amicus Brief to Support Disability Rights in Andersen v. Roberts…

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NCLEJ Strongly Opposes Governor Hochul’s Proposed $55 million IOLA Fund Diversion

For Immediate Release: April 19, 2024Contact: New York, NY – The National Center for Law and Economic Justice announces their opposition to Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed attempt to divert $55 million from the Interest on Lawyer Account (IOLA)…

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NCLEJ Named 2024 Grant Recipient By New York Bar Foundation 

NCLEJ is pleased to receive a $3,000 grant from the New York Bar Foundation to support our efforts to expand access to public benefits, support fair hearings, and prevent unfair fines and fees.  “We’re honored to partner with…

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The Hunger Strike to End 24-Hour Shifts

This article was originally published in New York Magazine. Read it here. Every week for more than a year, Nu Jun Zhu worked four 24-hour shifts as a home-care attendant. Though she was only paid for 13 hours…

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Home Care Aides Fight to End 24-Hour Shifts: ‘This Work Is Killing Them’

Home health care, among the fastest growing industries in New York and nationwide, is also one of the lowest paying, with often grueling hours. This article was originally published in The New York Times. Read it here. For…

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Washtenaw Advocacy Group Secures $110 Million Settlement

This article was originally published in The Sun Times. Read it here. The Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy (ACA), a steadfast pillar in the fight for the rights of individuals with disabilities since its inception in 1949, has…

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As millions wait on food stamp approvals, feds tell states to speed it up

Understaffed agencies shake off pandemic cobwebs, delaying aid sometimes for months. This article was originally published in Stateline. Read it here. Alaska has some of the most expensive groceries in the country. Many rural Alaskans depend on food…

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Our Work to Advance Disability Rights

The National Center for Law and Economic Justice is a national leader in the fight to advance disability rights. Many low-income people have physical, mental, and learning disabilities that affect their ability to access public benefits. Nearly half…

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Who’s responsible for bad cops?

Mayor Brown says changing police disciplinary procedures up to Council. Council demurs. This article was originally published in Investigative Post. Read it here. Mayor Byron Brown has said that he wants the police commissioner to have more power…

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Waskul settlement will greatly impact rural Michiganders with disabilities

This article was originally published in The Gander. Read it here. How one Michigan mom fought for her disabled son to receive proper care—and won.  “Family is reliable, but everybody needs to have a decent wage to pay…

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