Category: Press Releases

District Court Judge Denies State of Alaska’s Motion to Stay Federal SNAP Lawsuit 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 7, 2024  CONTACT:  ALASKA – In a win for vulnerable Alaskans who rely on SNAP benefits, a District Court Judge has denied the State’s motion to stay ongoing litigation challenging Alaska’s SNAP processing delays,…

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NCLEJ Relaunches the Federal Practice Manual for Legal Aid Attorneys 

For Immediate Release: February 5, 2024  Contact: Patrick Fowler, Communications Strategist, NCLEJ | fowler@nclej.org   New York — The National Center for Law and Economic Justice is excited to announce the long-awaited return of the Federal Practice Manual for…

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Lawsuit Against NYSDOL On Behalf of 24-Hour Home Care Workers Moves Forward

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2024 Contact: New York, NY – The Supreme Court of New York has denied the New York State Department of Labor’s (NYSDOL) motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the National Center for…

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Groups Secure Over $100M in Additional State Expenditures for Michiganders With Developmental Disabilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 4, 2023 CONTACT: Lansing, MI – The National Center for Law and Economic Justice and Disability Rights Michigan are pleased to announce a settlement of a federal civil rights action that will, if approved…

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Court Grants Final Approval of Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit Reining In NYC Transit Authority’s Unfair Collection Practices

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2023 CONTACT:Susan Shin, Legal Director, New Economy Project |susan@neweconomynyc.org  Patrick Fowler, Communications Strategist, NCLEJ |fowler@nclej.org Claudia Wilner, Director of Litigation and Advocacy, NCLEJ |wilner@nclej.org  NEW YORK – A federal court granted final approval of a settlement in…

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Notice of Class Action Settlement for People Denied or Discontinued Public Assistance Because of the Value of their Vehicle

The National Center for Law and Economic Justice, Empire Justice Center, and Legal Services of Central New York are pleased to announce Court approval of a settlement that will benefit thousands of low-income New Yorkers who have been…

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Court Approves Final Relief for Individuals Denied Public Assistance Because of the Value of their Vehicle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 9, 2023CONTACT:  Albany, NY – The National Center for Law and Economic Justice, Empire Justice Center, and Legal Services of Central New York are pleased to announce Court approval of a settlement that will…

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Groups File Motion for Summary Judgement in Missouri SNAP Lawsuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 25, 2023 CONTACT: Katharine Deabler-Meadows | deabler@nclej.org    MISSOURI – The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ), Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, and Stinson LLP filed a motion for summary judgment for their federal lawsuit…

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NCLEJ, Legal Aid File Article 78 Lawsuit Against NYSDOL On Behalf of Hundreds of 24-Hour Home Care Workers

Petition Seeks Reopening of Years-Long Wage Theft Investigation that was Unlawfully Terminated, Leaving Vulnerable Workers with No Relief in Sight Contacts:  Patrick Fowler, Communications Strategist at NCLEJ: fowler@nclej.org Alejandra Lopez, The Legal Aid Society: AlLopez@legal-aid.org  ***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** NCLEJ,…

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MTA To Rein in Unfair Collection Practices Under Settlement in Federal Class Action Challenging Systemic Violations of Low-Income New Yorkers’ Civil Rights

CONTACT:Susan Shin, Legal Director, New Economy Project | susan@neweconomynyc.org  Patrick Fowler, Communications Strategist, NCLEJ | fowler@nclej.org Claudia Wilner, Director of Litigation and Advocacy, NCLEJ | wilner@nclej.org  NEW YORK – A federal court granted preliminary approval of a settlement in a…

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