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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
Consumer Advocates Reach Settlement with NYS Dept. of Health in Class Action Against Troubled Home Care Program Transition
NYLAG and Patterson Belknap negotiate jointly-proposed agreement with DOH on behalf of Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) participants who stood to lose services under chaotic transition to new program administrator.
In Historic First, Third Circuit Court Rules Noncitizens Have Right to Counsel in Credible Fear Proceedings
NYLAG secures reevaluation of client’s immigration case following judge’s “abuse of discretion,” reaffirming the right to counsel in credible fear proceedings.
Firm Spotlight: Fenwick & West
NYLAG recognizes and thanks law firm Fenwick & West for their continued partnership — a collaboration that helps us continue to work alongside as many New Yorkers as we can to achieve justice on their terms.
NYLAG in the News
Gothamist: ‘They’re killing us’: Immigrants complain of inhumane conditions inside NYC holding site
NYLAG attorneys, like Rebecca Rubin, spoke with Gothamist about the conditions immigrants detained in federal holding rooms in Lower Manhattan are reporting.
Chalkbeat: Bronx student speaks out from immigration detention: ‘I didn’t do anything wrong’
In his first public statement since being detained by ICE in May, Bronx high schooler Dylan spoke on his detention and desire to be reunited with his family and friends.
New York Focus: Have You Been Sued for Credit Card Debt? Your Fake Relative Might Know.
Shanna Tallarico, formerly the Director of NYLAG’s Consumer Protection Project, spoke with New York Focus on the NYLAG class action suit that went after predatory loan collectors and improper service.
