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NCLEJ advances racial, economic, and disability justice through high-impact litigation, policy advocacy, and support for grassroots organizing. Everyone deserves to thrive, not just survive.
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At a time when Americans are struggling to afford groceries and facing massive delays to SNAP benefits caused by agency dysfunction, new work requirements will ultimately kick more vulnerable people off SNAP. This is a terrible step in the wrong direction.
New Work Requirement Adds Red Tape to Missouri’s Snarled Food Aid System | The Daily Yonder
This story was originally published by KFF Health News. Distributing food stamps soon could get even harder for Missouri’s food aid system, which a
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November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
At a time when Americans are struggling to afford groceries and facing massive delays to SNAP benefits caused by agency dysfunction, new work requirements will ultimately kick more vulnerable people off SNAP. This is a terrible step in the wrong direction.
Low-income Missourians continue to face illegal barriers to accessing their SNAP benefits. Separate and outdated SNAP and Medicaid systems only compound the problems of benefits being wrongfully denied. missouriindependent.com/2025/11/24/f...
Federal changes delay long-overdue overhaul of Missouri’s troubled safety net systems • Missouri Independent
Plans to combine eligibility software for SNAP and Medicaid into a single, updated system are on hold due to sweeping federal changes.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Low-income Missourians continue to face illegal barriers to accessing their SNAP benefits. Separate and outdated SNAP and Medicaid systems only compound the problems of benefits being wrongfully denied. missouriindependent.com/2025/11/24/f...
We are suing the Illinois Department of Corrections and private contractors to secure critical disability accommodations for a disabled individual on Mandatory Supervised Release. nclej.org/news/nclej-s...
NCLEJ Sues Illinois Department of Corrections and Private Contractors Over Disability Discrimination
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 24, 2025Contact: Patrick Fowler, Communications Strategist | [email protected] ILLINOIS – The National Center for Law and Economic Justice filed a lawsuit against the Il...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
We are suing the Illinois Department of Corrections and private contractors to secure critical disability accommodations for a disabled individual on Mandatory Supervised Release. nclej.org/news/nclej-s...
Even though the government shutdown is over, millions of SNAP recipients around the country will still face delays to their food benefits because of state agency dysfunction and mismanagement. www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
Messenger: The shutdown is over but SNAP recipients in Missouri are still hungry
An ongoing lawsuit highlights how broken the SNAP program is in Missouri, with thousands of people unable to get the food they need.
www.stltoday.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Even though the government shutdown is over, millions of SNAP recipients around the country will still face delays to their food benefits because of state agency dysfunction and mismanagement. www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
Alice Wong revolutionized disability activism. We join disability rights advocates around the country in mourning this enormous loss.
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Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51
The MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner was best known as the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, which highlights disabled people and disability culture through storytelling projects, social me...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Alice Wong revolutionized disability activism. We join disability rights advocates around the country in mourning this enormous loss.
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Fraud among SNAP recipients is not a widespread problem. The USDA once again misses the mark and should turn its attention to ensuring that States operate SNAP in compliance with existing program standards, including those related to program integrity. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump administration will require SNAP participants to reapply for benefits
The move is part of USDA chief Brooke Rollins’ effort to overhaul the nation’s largest anti-hunger program and get rid of “fraud.”
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Fraud among SNAP recipients is not a widespread problem. The USDA once again misses the mark and should turn its attention to ensuring that States operate SNAP in compliance with existing program standards, including those related to program integrity. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
While SNAP is now funded through September 2026, millions of people will continue to face illegal barriers to access caused by ongoing agency dysfunction. www.npr.org/2025/11/13/n...
SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger
The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
While SNAP is now funded through September 2026, millions of people will continue to face illegal barriers to access caused by ongoing agency dysfunction. www.npr.org/2025/11/13/n...
The State of Missouri is trying to overturn the court decisions that will force them to fix their broken management of SNAP. We’re defending our victories and asking the court to reject this appeal. www.komu.com/news/state/l...
Lawsuit ongoing over Missouri's handling of SNAP program
Advocates say Missouri still fails to fix long-standing issues with its SNAP program.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The State of Missouri is trying to overturn the court decisions that will force them to fix their broken management of SNAP. We’re defending our victories and asking the court to reject this appeal. www.komu.com/news/state/l...
This week, we are defending our victories in our lawsuit over Missouri’s dysfunctional administration of SNAP. The eyes of the nation are now on SNAP due to the government shutdown.
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SNAP Advocates Defend Victories in Lawsuit Over Missouri SNAP Dysfunction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 7, 2025CONTACT: Patrick Fowler, Communications Strategist, NCLEJ | [email protected] MISSOURI – This week, the National Center for Law and Economic Justice, Legal Servic...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This week, we are defending our victories in our lawsuit over Missouri’s dysfunctional administration of SNAP. The eyes of the nation are now on SNAP due to the government shutdown.
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A federal judge has ruled that the USDA must use contingency funds to maintain SNAP benefits in November. This decision is a lifeline for millions who rely on SNAP to put food on the table. www.cnbc.com/2025/10/31/s...
SNAP benefits must continue despite shutdown, judge tells Trump administration
The Justice Department argued that the food stamp program, which feeds more than 40 million Americans, effectively did not exist anymore due to the shutdown.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
A federal judge has ruled that the USDA must use contingency funds to maintain SNAP benefits in November. This decision is a lifeline for millions who rely on SNAP to put food on the table. www.cnbc.com/2025/10/31/s...
We’d like to give our warm thanks to everyone who attended last week’s reception honoring late NCLEJ Board Member John Dewitt Gregory! And we’d like to thank Shinder Cantor Lerner LLP for graciously hosting.
October 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
We’d like to give our warm thanks to everyone who attended last week’s reception honoring late NCLEJ Board Member John Dewitt Gregory! And we’d like to thank Shinder Cantor Lerner LLP for graciously hosting.
October 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The federal government has the legal obligation to release emergency contingency funds to ensure SNAP benefits do not lapse in November. Over 40 million people rely on SNAP to stave off hunger and poverty.
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The Trump Administration Has the Power and Legal Obligation To Pay SNAP Benefits During the Shutdown
Making use of emergency funds and transfers would allow SNAP households to receive food assistance in November.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The federal government has the legal obligation to release emergency contingency funds to ensure SNAP benefits do not lapse in November. Over 40 million people rely on SNAP to stave off hunger and poverty.
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Millions around the country are set to see a reduction or complete loss in SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown. NCLEJ is closely monitoring the situation for our clients in New York, Alaska, Georgia, and Missouri and for communities around the country.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Millions around the country are set to see a reduction or complete loss in SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown. NCLEJ is closely monitoring the situation for our clients in New York, Alaska, Georgia, and Missouri and for communities around the country.
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Last night’s reception celebrating the launch of NCLEJ’s John Dewitt Gregory Racial Justice Fund was an enormous success, and we’d like to thank everyone who joined us for an incredible evening. We'd also like to give a huge thank you to Shinder Cantor Lerner LLP for graciously hosting.
October 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Last night’s reception celebrating the launch of NCLEJ’s John Dewitt Gregory Racial Justice Fund was an enormous success, and we’d like to thank everyone who joined us for an incredible evening. We'd also like to give a huge thank you to Shinder Cantor Lerner LLP for graciously hosting.
We’re excited to share NCLEJ’s Impact Report, newly updated for 2024-2025. The scope of our work is nationwide. Learn more about our major recent victories and ongoing advocacy to advance racial, economic, and disability justice for all.
Impact Report 2024–2025
Our National Impact In recent years, we’ve secured significant legal victories and other exciting developments on behalf of low-income people across the nation. Whether expanding access to public…
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October 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We’re excited to share NCLEJ’s Impact Report, newly updated for 2024-2025. The scope of our work is nationwide. Learn more about our major recent victories and ongoing advocacy to advance racial, economic, and disability justice for all.
We’re grateful that the Court issued a preliminary injunction in the State AG lawsuit to temporarily block the Trump administration’s illegal attempts to gain the private data of millions of SNAP recipients. ktar.com/arizona-news...
Arizona AG says feds barred from getting SNAP recipient info
States won't have to send the personal information of SNAP recipients to the federal government, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
We’re grateful that the Court issued a preliminary injunction in the State AG lawsuit to temporarily block the Trump administration’s illegal attempts to gain the private data of millions of SNAP recipients. ktar.com/arizona-news...
Hundreds of children will suffer the irreversible consequences of lead poisoning every year until the Buffalo's PRI law is properly enforced. We will continue to hold the City accountable for their failures to do so.
Advocates demand rental law enforcement
Advocates battle for crucial rental inspections to protect kids from lead exposure, pushing the city to act for health and safety.
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October 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Hundreds of children will suffer the irreversible consequences of lead poisoning every year until the Buffalo's PRI law is properly enforced. We will continue to hold the City accountable for their failures to do so.
We’ve filed an appeal to compel the City of Buffalo to inspect rental properties and prevent lead paint hazards. Buffalo is one of the most lead poisoned cities in the nation, and the City has failed to protect its residents. www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/07/5...
Activists in Buffalo appeal judge's ruling on lead inspections
Coalition files appeal of court ruling in effort to require Buffalo to more vigorously inspect rental properties for lead hazards.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
We’ve filed an appeal to compel the City of Buffalo to inspect rental properties and prevent lead paint hazards. Buffalo is one of the most lead poisoned cities in the nation, and the City has failed to protect its residents. www.investigativepost.org/2025/10/07/5...
Latina women who work full time, year round, and part time earn only 54 cents for every $1 earned by a white male. Take a stand against pay discrimination & occupational segregation! We need #LatinaEqualPay for #Trabajadoras everywhere.
Latina Equal Pay Day
This is the only official website of Equal Pay today, a campaign at Equal Rights Advocates. We are not responsible for content on any other domain claiming to represent this initiative.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Latina women who work full time, year round, and part time earn only 54 cents for every $1 earned by a white male. Take a stand against pay discrimination & occupational segregation! We need #LatinaEqualPay for #Trabajadoras everywhere.
At a time when food insecurity is on the rise due to SNAP delays across the country, the Trump administration chose cut food benefits for millions to give tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy. This is a terrible step in the wrong direction.
Millions of Americans are facing food stamp cuts as grocery costs continue to rise
The Republicans' "big, beautiful" spending and tax law will result in cuts to food stamp benefits for many Americans, experts say.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
At a time when food insecurity is on the rise due to SNAP delays across the country, the Trump administration chose cut food benefits for millions to give tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy. This is a terrible step in the wrong direction.
Are you a legal services lawyer or public interest practitioner? If so, be sure to sign up for NCLEJ’s Federal Practice Manual to help guide you through federal litigation. The Manual is free to access for a limited time! library.nclc.org/nclej
Federal Practice Manual for Legal Aid Attorneys | NCLC Digital Library
The National Center for Law and Economic Justice’s Federal Practice Manual for Legal Aid Attorneys guides legal aid and public interest lawyers through all stages of federal litigation. Previously coordinated by the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, this Revised 2024 Edition provides the most comprehensive expertise for practitioners litigating on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients against government defendants, covering topics such as:
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September 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Are you a legal services lawyer or public interest practitioner? If so, be sure to sign up for NCLEJ’s Federal Practice Manual to help guide you through federal litigation. The Manual is free to access for a limited time! library.nclc.org/nclej
We’re suing the State of Alaska over their massive SNAP delays that violate the rights of low-income Alaskans. People need to eat every single day, and we will continue to hold the State accountable for their failures. alaskapublic.org/news/health/...
Plaintiffs ask court to rule that SNAP delays violate Alaskans' rights
The number of Alaskans caught in the SNAP backlog has dropped by roughly 75% since plaintiffs filed the class action lawsuit, but the backlog still hovers around 4,000.
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September 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We’re suing the State of Alaska over their massive SNAP delays that violate the rights of low-income Alaskans. People need to eat every single day, and we will continue to hold the State accountable for their failures. alaskapublic.org/news/health/...
Our lawsuit over Alaska’s ongoing SNAP delays takes a major step forward. Read the latest update here: nclej.org/news/groups-...
Groups File Motion for Summary Judgement in Alaska SNAP Lawsuit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2025 Contact: ALASKA — The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) and Northern Justice Project filed a motion for summary judgment in their federal ...
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September 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Our lawsuit over Alaska’s ongoing SNAP delays takes a major step forward. Read the latest update here: nclej.org/news/groups-...
NCLEJ strongly opposes a proposed rule by the USDOL that would deprive more than 3.7 million homecare workers of their rights to receive minimum wage and overtime. Learn more about our advocacy for homecare workers:
NCLEJ Fights for Fair Labor Standards for Homecare Workers
This week, NCLEJ submitted our comments to the US Department of Labor over their proposed rule to rescind the 2013 Home Care Final Rule extending FLSA protections to domestic workers, which would…
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September 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
NCLEJ strongly opposes a proposed rule by the USDOL that would deprive more than 3.7 million homecare workers of their rights to receive minimum wage and overtime. Learn more about our advocacy for homecare workers: