Category: News

Settlement Ends Illegal Food Stamp Terminations and Appeal Delays in NY State

On June 19, 2013, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York approved the negotiated settlement in Richard C. v. Proud, 12 Civ. 5942, which challenged the State’s failure to advise individuals facing SNAP (Food…

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Hot Off the Presses: NCLEJ’s Summer Newsletter

Read more about our recent cases and other exciting NCLEJ news, made possible by the support of our donors.

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Older Adults Sue NYC Agency for Unlawfully Cutting Cash Benefits

In June 2013, NCLEJ and the Urban Justice Center filed a class action in the Southern District of New York, Juan v. Doar, 13-cv-4028 (RPP)(AJP), against the New York City Human Resources Administration, Department of Social Services (HRA)…

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Shining a Light on Those in Need and on Three Outstanding Honorees

On May 29th, NCLEJ’s staff, Board, and 300 guests celebrated the accomplishments of three outstanding individuals – Marc Lawrence-Apfelbaum, Nan Aron, and Neal Katyal – at our annual benefit awards dinner at Chelsea Piers in New York City….

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Federal Court Determines Connecticut Must Speed Processing of SNAP (Food Stamp) Benefits

In a major victory for food stamp applicants, represented by the National Center for Law and Economic Justice and Greater Hartford Legal Aid, the U.S Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled on July 6, 2015 that…

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Benefits Expedited for Over 9,000 Maryland Medicaid Applicants

Over 9,000 people with disabilities who have been waiting far too long to hear whether they will get Medicaid should now get a prompt decision as the result of an agreement signed on April 25, 2013. Maryland also…

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NCLEJ’s May 29th Awards Dinner to Honor Marc Lawrence-Apfelbaum, Nan Aron and Neal Katyal

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New Yorkers Living with HIV/AIDs Secure Critical Class Action Settlement

On April 3, 2013, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York approved the class action settlement entered into between recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) living in New York City who are HIV-positive or…

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Settlement Secures Continuing Benefits for Thousands of New York City Recipients Awaiting Hearing Decisions

On April 2, 2013, the United States District Court in New York approved the class action settlement entered into between New York City residents, who are entitled to aid continuing pending the outcome of fair hearing decisions regarding…

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Federal Court Approves Class Action Settlement Regarding Suffolk County (New York) Constitutionally Inadequate Notice of Child Care Termination

On March 18, 2013, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York approved the class action settlement entered into between low-income working parents, represented by the of National Center for Law and Economic Justice and…

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