Equality and Justice for All New Yorkers
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Our committed staff of lawyers, community organizers, policy experts, and other advocates combine forces with 80 member firms, 900 pro bono attorneys, and thousands of community members. We marshal these resources to protect civil rights, fight systemic racism, and improve the lives of millions of New Yorkers. READ MORE >
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Our work activates the power of New York communities as they lead the fight to make equal justice a reality. Together we attack systemic bias based on race, poverty, disability, and immigration status. Guided by their priorities, we use every tool available to create lasting change. We file lawsuits, organize, seek policy reform, educate, create pro bono partnerships, and build the capacity of local nonprofits to serve our communities. READ MORE >
Featured Updates
Help the Coverage4All Coalition Fight for Healthcare Coverage for All New Yorkers
Earlier this month, New York submitted a second addendum to the 1332 Waiver application and as a result, there will be a virtual Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 28th to collect comments. Separately, CMS is also accepting comments, which can be submitted via our...
NYLPI Releases New Report: “A Crisis In Special Education” Details New York DOE’s Failure to Support Students Classified with Emotional Disability
NYLPI’s Disability Justice Program has released a new report regarding special education in New York titled, “A Crisis In Special Education: New York City’s Failure to Educate Students Classified with ‘Emotional Disability,’ A Proposal...Latest News
Ruth Lowenkron Featured Speaker at Human Rights Watch’s “Support and Not Coercion: Rethinking Crisis Response in New York City”
Ruth Lowenkron, director of Disability Justice at NYLPI, will speak on a panel at CUNY Graduate Center on December 14, "Support and Not Coercion: Rethinking Crisis Response in New York City." This event Human Rights Watch event marks one year since Mayor Eric Adams...
NYLPI Joined Elected Officials and Transit and Disability Advocates at a Congestion Pricing Rally
NYLPI joined Governor Kathy Hochul, MTA Chair Janno Lieber and President Richard Davey, along with members of the Congestion Pricing Now coalition, journalists and transit and disability advocates at a packed Congestion Pricing Rally at Union Square on December 5,...
The Boost: NYLPI’s New Report Highlights Troubling Statistics About Special Education in NY
THE BOOST | DECEMBER 2023 NYLPI's new report, “A Crisis In Special Education: New York City’s Failure to Educate Students Classified with ‘Emotional Disability,’ A Proposal for Systemic Change" was featured in The Boost. The New York City Department of Education has...
NYLPI Submits Comments Regarding the New York Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver
NYLPI's Health Justice program submitted comments regarding amending the New York Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver in order to increase healthcare opportunities for marginalized communities, including immigrants and people with disabilities. "NYLPI’s Health...
Mental Health Care Not Police
We need a healthcare response to mental health crises, not police! We need your help to protect the rights of our neighbors, friends, and family members with mental health and substance use conditions. Studies show that up to half of people who become victims of...
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