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NYLAG’s lawyers and staff have deep expertise in civil legal issues, including domestic violence, education rights, healthcare access [Medicaid and Medicare], housing, immigration, LGBTQ rights, veterans’ rights, consumer law, employment law, government & pubic benefits, and much more.
Our experts have been featured on TV, online media, public awareness campaigns and radio, including in top tier outlets such as The New York Times, Fox, NPR, USA Today and more.
We believe in the role of media to disseminate truthful and accurate information in a timely fashion. To request one of our experts, or to get a statement or interview on current and relevant local New York or national issues affecting civil liberties, please contact us.
Our Statements and Releases
NYC’s Leading Legal Service Providers Urge City to Correct Contract Issues Jeopardizing Housing and Immigration Representation
City’s Fraught Contracting Process is Pushing Non-Profits to the Brink of Collapse
NYLAG on the Election of Donald Trump
NYLAG issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump securing a second term as President of the United States.
NYLAG Lawsuit Reveals U.S. Department of Education Data Showing Student Loan Judgments Targeting Majority-Black Neighborhoods
NYLAG obtained new data showing a high concentration of federal student loan borrowers with judgments against them in majority-Black neighborhoods.
NYLAG in the News
Documented: 250,000 People Ordered Deported by New York Immigration Courts, Data Shows
NYLAG commented on the impact of immigration overenforcement on orders for removal and further harm in light of Documented’s latest findings.
BK Reader: NYC Immigration Groups Get Ready For Mass Deportation, While Many Migrants Dismiss Fears
NYLAG Immigrant Protection Unit Co-director Jodi Ziesemer spoke about our work with NYIC to prepare our immigrant neighbors for what’s ahead.
NYLAG Vice President Shani Adess Talks Immigration on PIX11 Community CloseUp
NYLAG VP Shani Adess joined host Jay Dow to talk about NYLAG’s immigration work, what we’re hearing from communities, and more.
