New York Legal Assistance Group

NYLAG provides free civil legal services to New Yorkers who cannot afford a private attorney.

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Giving Civil Pro Se Litigants a Fighting Chance in Federal Court

The SDNY Legal Clinic for Pro Se Litigants helps make legal assistance available to the large number of civil litigants who come to federal court without an attorney.
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The Human Face of Asylum Seekers

Elizabeth Gibson, attorney with our Immigrant Protection Unit, defends asylum against dangerous rhetoric from the Trump Administration.
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Special Ed Reforms Give Kids Their Due

NYLAG reached a settlement with Achievement First Crown Heights to ensure that students with disabilities get the services they need to learn and thrive.
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NYLAG in the Media

NYLAG’s legal expertise and commitment to providing access to justice have recently been featured in a number of media outlets, from the New York Times to Fox News and more.
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