We’re suing the Trump administration to stop an unlawful, proposed policy change that would allow the Department of Homeland Security and other government agencies to access the private data of TANF recipients. nclej.org/news/coaliti...

Coalition Challenges Dramatic Data Privacy Changes to Federal Assistance Program

Trump-Vance Administration Seeks to Allow Family Support Program to be Weaponized by Immigration Officials  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3, 2026  CONTACT: press@democracyforward.org  Washington, D.C....

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NCLEJ is seeking a new Senior Attorney focused on racial and disability justice litigation. An ideal candidate will have 10 – 15 years of experience with major impact litigation. Learn more about apply here: www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit...

Senior Attorney – Racial & Disability Justice - Job

National Center for Law and Economic Justice is now hiring for the position of Senior Attorney – Racial & Disability Justice in New York. Apply today.

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We’re suing to seek transparency from HHS about the Trump administration’s unprecedented restrictions on federal childcare and family assistance. The administration is using baseless allegations of “fraud” to dismantle the social safety net. www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

Trump administration sued by rights groups over attempted childcare funding cuts

Civil rights groups said they filed a lawsuit against ​President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over the government's attempt to restrict federal childcare and ‌family assistance funding.

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We’re suing HHS for failing to respond to our FOIA requesting transparency about the Trump administration’s unprecedented restrictions on federal child care and family assistance. nclej.org/news/civil-r...

Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit Against the HHS for Withholding Information About Child Care Funding Restrictions

Lawsuit Seeks Correspondence Between Influencer Nick Shirley Whose Content Sparked the Administration’s Attacks FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    July 20, 2026  CONTACT:    Ricardo Mimbela, ACLU, media@aclu.or...

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We’re hiring! NCLEJ is seeking a new Senior Attorney to support our racial and disability justice litigation. Learn more and apply here: www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit...

Senior Attorney – Racial & Disability Justice - Job

National Center for Law and Economic Justice is now hiring for the position of Senior Attorney – Racial & Disability Justice in New York. Apply today.

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We will appeal a disastrous decision that eliminates any possibility for SNAP recipients to hold the State of Alaska accountable for unlawful delays to SNAP benefits. Without legal intervention, vulnerable communities will continue to go hungry. nclej.org/news/advocat...

Advocates File Notice of Appeal in Alaska SNAP Delay Lawsuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2025 ALASKA — The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) and Northern Justice Project filed a notice of appeal in their federal lawsuit to ensure access t...

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We sued the USDA over unlawful restrictions on what foods can be purchased with SNAP. We prevailed, and the Court has struck down these restrictions in multiple states. This is a major victory for millions of SNAP recipients.

Federal judge blocks bans on SNAP use for soda

A federal judge has blocked bans on the usage of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for soda enacted by the Trump administration. “Congress defined what ‘food’ is supposed to be, …

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By striking down unlawful SNAP food restrictions in CO, IA, NE, TN and WV, this decision sends the message to the Trump administration that they cannot remake SNAP by administrative fiat.

In a major victory for SNAP recipients, we have prevailed in our lawsuit challenging the USDA’s unlawful waivers that restrict what foods can be purchased with SNAP benefits. The Court has struck down waivers in CO, IA, NE, TN, and WV. civileats.com/2026/06/23/f...

Federal Judge Blocks SNAP Food Restriction Policies

In a win for recipients of food assistance, a District Court judge said the USDA did not follow proper procedure in approving SNAP waivers in five states.

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Our lawsuit has struck down the USDA’s unlawful SNAP food restrictions in multiple states. This decision affirms that the USDA cannot bypass legal guardrails that establish how SNAP must operate.

Judge scraps SNAP junk food rules, dealing a blow to MAHA

Limits of soda and candy in the nation's largest anti-hunger program have been a cornerstone policy achievement of the Make America Healthy Again movement.

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We won our lawsuit against the USDA over their unlawful attempts to restrict the types of food that can be purchased with SNAP. This ruling is a major step in restoring essential food assistance to the millions of families that rely on SNAP nationwide. www.cbsnews.com/news/snap-be...

Trump administration can't block SNAP recipients in 5 states from buying soda and candy, judge rules

The ruling deals a setback to the "Make America Healthy Again" campaign, which seeks to curb purchases of foods officials say are unhealthy.

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We sued the Trump administration over the USDA’s unlawful SNAP food restriction waivers that have caused chaos and confusion for SNAP participants and retailers alike. We have prevailed in our efforts, and the Court has struck down these waivers in multiple states. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/22/u...

Judge Blocks Bans on Using Food Stamps for Sugary Drinks and Candy

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BREAKING: We have won summary judgement in our lawsuit against the USDA over unlawful SNAP food restriction waivers. The Court has vacated waivers in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee, and West Virginia. nclej.org/news/snap-ad...

SNAP Advocates Win Lawsuit Against USDA Over Unlawful Food Restriction Waivers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2026 Contact: Washington, DC: In a major victory for low-income people who rely on SNAP benefits, the US District Court for the District of Columbia has granted summary...

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We’re hiring for a new Senior Attorney to join our team! This role will be focused on racial and disability justice litigation and requires 10 – 15 years of hands-on experience with major impact litigation. Learn more and apply here: www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit...

Senior Attorney – Racial & Disability Justice - Job

National Center for Law and Economic Justice is now hiring for the position of Senior Attorney – Racial & Disability Justice in New York. Apply today.

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This Juneteenth, we amplify the NJ Reparations Council’s call for transformative change. Their groundbreaking report, published on Juneteenth 2025, serves as a roadmap for reparative justice in NJ and a model for the rest of the nation. Learn more:

Report | NJReparationsCouncil

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Allegations of “fraud” are being used by the Trump administration to make massive cuts to life-saving food benefits. But the truth is, intentional fraud committed by SNAP participants is minimal. civileats.com/2026/06/15/h...

USDA Claims SNAP Fraud Is Rampant. Here Are the Facts.

Experts say the rhetoric around fraud misrepresents federal food assistance.

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On Juneteenth 2025, @dosocialjustice.bsky.social's New Jersey Reparations Council published a robust report making bold recommendations for reparative justice policies.

Economic justice is a shared struggle. As costs climb and workplace protections face new threats, LGBTQIA+ families are feeling the squeeze. We must stand together to defend labor rights and secure fair wages for all. www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

The 2024 LGBTQI+ Wage Gap

In recognition of LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day, new analysis from the Center for American Progress’ LGBTQI+ Community Survey shows that in 2024, LGBTQI+ households made just 85 cents for every dol...

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We stand in solidarity with @splcenter.org in the ongoing struggle for racial, economic, and social justice for all. Next week’s House Judiciary Committee hearing is the latest attempt by the administration to intimidate their critics and whitewash extremism. We must not be silenced.

The City of Buffalo has gone far too long without facing true accountability for its longstanding and systemic discrimination against Black and Latino motorists. Now the City will have to defend its discriminatory policies and practices in open court. nclej.org/news/class-a...

Class action civil rights lawsuit against Buffalo Police Department will go to trial

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2026Contact: Patrick Fowler, Communications Strategist | fowler@nclej.org Buffalo, NY — A class action civil rights lawsuit against the Buffalo Police Department over un...

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We’re hiring! NCLEJ seeks a Senior Attorney to support our high impact litigation and advocacy efforts around racial and disability justice. This role will involve shaping our disability justice docket as well as supervising and mentoring junior attorneys. www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit...

Senior Attorney – Racial & Disability Justice - Job

National Center for Law and Economic Justice is now hiring for the position of Senior Attorney – Racial & Disability Justice in New York. Apply today.

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We’re hiring! NCLEJ seeks enthusiastic and motivated law students for our Fall/Spring Legal Internship Program, our Legal Fellowship Program, and our Pro Bono Scholars Program. Learn more at nclej.org/jobs-and-int....

NCLEJ: Jobs and Internships

Current Opportunities Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 Internship 2027 Pro Bono Scholar 2027 Fellowship

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Last night, we gathered to celebrate our mission and honor notable changemakers at our 2026 Justice Maker Awards Gala. We’d like to thank our sponsors, donors, and guests for making our event a great success.

We’ve reached a settlement with a defendant in our disability discrimination lawsuit filed on behalf of an individual on Mandatory Supervised Release in Illinois. We look forward to securing additional relief for our client as our case continues. nclej.org/news/nclej-a...

NCLEJ Achieves Settlement in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2025Contact: Patrick Fowler, Communications Strategist | fowler@nclej.org ILLINOIS – The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) has reached a settlement ag...

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NCLEJ’s Justice Maker Awards Gala is just one week away! This year, we honor Anna Domyancic and Ryan Haygood for making a difference to help vulnerable people who face adversity. View sponsorships, ads and tickets here: nclej.org/2026-justice...

2026 Gala: A Celebration of Changemakers

The National Center for Law and Economic Justice’s 2026 Justice Makers Award ceremony promises to inspire and showcase our incredible work at the intersection of economic, race, and disability justice...

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Our Gala is just weeks away! Please join us on May 19 for an inspirational evening as we celebrate our work to protect the social safety net, fight for low-wage workers, and advocate for people living with disabilities. nclej.org/2026-justice...

2026 Gala: A Celebration of Changemakers

The National Center for Law and Economic Justice’s 2026 Justice Makers Award ceremony promises to inspire and showcase our incredible work at the intersection of economic, race, and disability justice...

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Please join us on May 19 for our Annual Justice Maker Awards Gala! We will honor Anna Domyancic, Deputy Chief Legal Officer at Scotiabank, and Ryan Haygood, President and CEO of @dosocialjustice.bsky.social. nclej.org/2026-justice...

2026 Gala: A Celebration of Changemakers

The National Center for Law and Economic Justice’s 2026 Justice Makers Award ceremony promises to inspire and showcase our incredible work at the intersection of economic, race, and disability justice...

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NCLEJ stands in solidarity with the Southern Poverty Law Center and all of our partners across the country in the ongoing struggle for racial, economic, and social justice for all. Read our full statement: nclej.org/news/nclej-r...

NCLEJ Responds to DOJ Indictment Against SPLC

The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) stands in solidarity with the Southern Poverty Law Center and all of our partners across the country in the ongoing struggle for racial, econom...

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This week, we argued for appeal in our labor and disability rights lawsuit against the New York OTDA. nclej.org/news/advocat...

Advocates Argue Appeal in Disability and Labor Rights Lawsuit against OTDA

Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2025 NEW YORK, NY: Today, the National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) and Empire Justice Center argued their appeal before the New York Court of ...

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On May 19, NCLEJ will host our Annual Justice Maker Awards Gala. Please join us for an inspirational evening as we celebrate our critical work to protect the social safety net, fight for low-wage workers, and advocate for people living with disabilities. nclej.org/2026-justice...

2026 Gala: A Celebration of Changemakers

The National Center for Law and Economic Justice’s 2026 Justice Makers Award ceremony promises to inspire and showcase our incredible work at the intersection of economic, race, and disability justice...

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