Equality and Justice for All New Yorkers
OUR IMPACT
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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Advancing Equality.
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OUR WORK
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 >
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Harlem World Magazine: Paola Martinez-Boone Featured in Story About NYLPI’s New Special Education Report
HARLEM WORLD | NOVEMBER 2023 NYLPI's new special education 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 a story in Harlem World magazine....
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...
Empowering Change: Brian FitzPatrick’s Impactful Work with NYLPI
Brian FitzPatrick is a retired attorney who has been volunteering with New York Lawyers for the Public Interest for the past four years. He sat down with us to talk about his career and his experience doing cutting-edge litigation with NYLPI’s Disability Justice team....
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 for Systemic Change." This...
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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