Policy Advocacy
Fighting for, advocating for, and creating just public policies for people experiencing poverty.
NYLAG stands proudly with vulnerable communities in New York, and beyond. We believe in the power of the law to change lives, so we push to ensure that our laws are just. We work to shape laws and policies, to reform those that are discriminatory or outdated, and to create new laws when emerging needs call for them.
Our Approach
We amplify the voices of our clients by advocating for them in spaces where they may not have a seat at the table. We do this in the following ways:
- Educating policymakers about issues of poverty and the gaps in our civil justice system
- Drafting legislation, public comments, and statements
- Delivering testimony at government hearings, briefings, and other relevant spaces
- Leading and taking part in coalitions and committees that integrate our clients’ needs into policy conversations
- Marching and rallying with our clients and supporters
Policy advocacy statements, public comments, and news.
Testimony: NYC Legal Service Providers on City Contracts
On March 24, 2025, leadership from top New York City legal service providers testified before the New York City Council’s Committee on Contracts to outline continued payment issues.
Testimony: FY 26 Preliminary Budget for Public Benefits
NYLAG submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare about the FY 26 preliminary budget.
City Limits: In City & State Budget Talks, Advocates Look to Fortify NYCHA Amid Federal Uncertainty
In reporting on federal uncertainty for NYCHA, City Limits cited Public Housing Justice Project Director Anna Luft’s City Council budget testimony.
