Category: Staff Blog

NCLEJ Strongly Opposes USDOL Proposal to Deprive Labor Protections to Homecare Workers

The National Center for Law and Economic Justice has submitted our comments to the US Department of Labor over their proposed rule to rescind the 2013 Home Care Final Rule extending FLSA protections to domestic workers, which would…

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NCLEJ Recognized with “For the Common Good” Award by Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

The National Center for Law and Economic Justice is deeply honored to receive the “For the Common Good” Award from the Legal Services of Eastern Missouri in recognition of our continuing partnership in the pursuit of justice. In…

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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 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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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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Executive Director Dennis Parker Speaks with BronxNet TV

NCLEJ Executive Director Dennis Parker joined BronxNet TV Host Daren Jaime on their ongoing series, The Bronx Social Justice & Anti-Violence Forums, to discuss how our high-impact litigation is making a positive difference in the lives of countless…

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Oklahoma City Community Forum | July 9

NCLEJ, ACLU Oklahoma, Black Lives Matter OKC, and Foundation for Liberating Minds are hosting a community forum on July 9th at 6:00 PM at the Hue-manity Global Spiritual Wellness Center to discuss racial discrimination and abuse by Oklahoma…

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Pro Bono Scholars Spring 2025

The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) seeks energetic, motivated Pro Bono Scholars with a record of commitment to racial and social justice and excellent writing, legal research, and communication skills.  NCLEJ advances the cause of…

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