National Center for Law and Economic Justice

NCLEJ advances racial and economic justice through ground-breaking litigation, policy, and support of grassroots organizing around the country.

[National Center for Law and Economic Justice @NCLEJustice]

We stand in solidarity with @splcenter in the ongoing struggle for racial, economic, and social justice for all. Next week’s House Judiciary Committee hearing is the latest attempt by the administration to intimidate their critics and whitewash extremism. We must not be silenced.

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The Southern Poverty Law Center on Tuesday asked a federal judge to dismiss the criminal charges filed against it by the Justice Department, saying the indictment represents a "top-down, retributive campaign" directed by President Trump to target his enemies. https://t.co/qlsvFs3pcX

[National Center for Law and Economic Justice @NCLEJustice]

The City of Buffalo has gone far too long without facing true accountability for its longstanding and systemic discrimination against Black and Latino motorists. Now the City will have to defend its discriminatory policies and practices in open court. https://t.co/TPaQqozD0l

[National Center for Law and Economic Justice @NCLEJustice]

We’re hiring! NCLEJ seeks a Senior Attorney to support our high impact litigation and advocacy efforts around racial and disability justice. This role will involve shaping our disability justice docket as well as supervising and mentoring junior attorneys. https://t.co/DebfsORoIW

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In these roles, you will work with NCLEJ staff attorneys to support ongoing impact litigation and class actions, policy analysis, and advocacy.

[National Center for Law and Economic Justice @NCLEJustice]

We’re hiring! NCLEJ seeks enthusiastic and motivated law students for our Fall/Spring Legal Internship Program, our Legal Fellowship Program, and our Pro Bono Scholars Program. Learn more at https://t.co/DXKDSmjKZj.

[National Center for Law and Economic Justice @NCLEJustice]

We’re fighting to ensure that low-income people can thrive, not justice survive. Learn more about our mission to advance economic, racial, and disability justice, and consider supporting our work, at https://t.co/AkGzVwKgrr.

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Last night, we gathered to celebrate our mission and honor notable changemakers at our 2026 Justice Maker Awards Gala. We’d like to thank our sponsors, donors, and guests for making our event a great success.

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This year, we honored Anna Domyancic of Scotiabank and Ryan Haygood of the NJ Institute for Social Justice for going above and beyond in their advocacy for vulnerable people.

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We’ve reached a settlement with a defendant in our disability discrimination lawsuit filed on behalf of an individual on Mandatory Supervised Release in Illinois. We look forward to securing additional relief for our client as our case continues. https://t.co/Req8IB8Mp0

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NCLEJ’s Justice Maker Awards Gala is just one week away! This year, we honor Anna Domyancic and Ryan Haygood for making a difference to help vulnerable people who face adversity. View sponsorships, ads and tickets here: https://t.co/1Iq6tZvB9b

[National Center for Law and Economic Justice @NCLEJustice]

Our Gala is just weeks away! Please join us on May 19 for an inspirational evening as we celebrate our work to protect the social safety net, fight for low-wage workers, and advocate for people living with disabilities. https://t.co/1Iq6tZvB9b

[National Center for Law and Economic Justice @NCLEJustice]

Please join us on May 19 for our Annual Justice Maker Awards Gala! We will honor Anna Domyancic, Deputy Chief Legal Officer at Scotiabank, and Ryan Haygood, President and CEO of the NJ Institute for Social Justice. https://t.co/1Iq6tZvB9b

[National Center for Law and Economic Justice @NCLEJustice]

NCLEJ stands in solidarity with the Southern Poverty Law Center and all of our partners across the country in the ongoing struggle for racial, economic, and social justice for all. Read our full statement: https://t.co/1HqV475alr

[National Center for Law and Economic Justice @NCLEJustice]

By collecting the full amount of public assistance debt without crediting the value of workfare from public benefits recipients receiving SSI, the OTDA is violating the Fair Labor Standards Act.

[National Center for Law and Economic Justice @NCLEJustice]

This week, we argued for appeal in our labor and disability rights lawsuit against the New York OTDA. https://t.co/BI6IiKQF8x

[National Center for Law and Economic Justice @NCLEJustice]

On May 19, NCLEJ will host our Annual Justice Maker Awards Gala. Please join us for an inspirational evening as we celebrate our critical work to protect the social safety net, fight for low-wage workers, and advocate for people living with disabilities. https://t.co/1Iq6tZvB9b

[National Center for Law and Economic Justice @NCLEJustice]

We’re suing the USDA to block implementation of these waivers in multiple states.

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The USDA’s unlawful food restriction waivers have caused chaos and confusion for SNAP recipients and retailers alike, and threaten to worsen food insecurity for millions of people by kicking retailers off SNAP.
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The stories of our disabled clients are shocking and egregious. We are asking the Court to hold the agency accountable.

[National Center for Law and Economic Justice @NCLEJustice]

We are moving to hold the Suffolk County Department of Social Services in contempt of a class action settlement for failing to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled individuals applying for and receiving public benefits.
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