NYLAG Responds to Teen migrant from Guatemala found deceased from flu while inside U.S. Border Patrol cell
The death of a flu-ridden 16-year-old from Guatemala inside a U.S. Border Patrol cell calls into question the Trump administration's treatment of immigrant families.
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NYLAG’s Testimony on Undocumented Immigrants’ Access to Lifesaving Treatments
NYLAG testifies to amend the Social Services law, in relation to coverage for healthcare services under the basic health program for individuals whose immigration status ...
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NYLAG opposes work requirements for recipients of food stamps
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and the administrative arm of DHS, has reversed its decision and will continue to use their power to ...
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Report: Improving legal options for incapacitated adults
As our population ages more and more families will have issues concerning the ability to take care of their loved ones. To address this problem, ...
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Bill offers glimmer of hope for homeless veterans
NYLAG supports funding for legal services for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness
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Shield from deportation restored, following outcry, for immigrants with critically ill children
Randye Retkin, director of NYLAG's LegalHealth Division, quoted in this article in Gothamist.
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USCIS reverses decision on medical deferred action
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), the administrative arm of DHS, has reversed its decision and will continue to use their power to consider ...
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Undocumented man needs liver transplant
NYLAG attorney Brenda Bishop is interviewed about the LegalHealth Division's model on Univision.
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NYLAG’s New Visual Identity. Why now?
Since 1990, The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) has worked tirelessly to make the voices of individuals and families with low-income or experiencing poverty ...
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NYLAG publishes NYC Veteran’s Legal Guide
NYLAG releases legal guide to help veterans facing legal problem
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