Category: Press Releases

In Lawsuit Over Discriminatory Policing in Buffalo, Civil Rights Groups File for Class Certification, Submit Expert Reports 

For Immediate Release: May 30, 2024Contact: Buffalo, NY – In a lawsuit against the City of Buffalo challenging unconstitutional and racially discriminatory traffic enforcement practices by the Buffalo Police Department (BPD), legal and civil rights groups filed a…

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Federal Court Rules Missouri Violated SNAP Law and the ADA 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2024  CONTACT:   MISSOURI – Last night, SNAP advocates secured a major victory in their federal lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Social Services when a district court judge ruled that the State’s practices – including…

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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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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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