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    • Lawyers as Advocates

      Even through New York State and City funding has increased dramatically, only 37% of the legal needs of low-income people are being met. Learn more about NYLAG’s work.

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    • Free Legal Clinic and Information Session for DACA-Holders

      Are you a DACA recipient who wants to know if you have other forms of immigration relief, or what the next steps are? If you would like to participate in one of our legal clinics, please complete this form to let us know your availability.

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    • The Coalition to Protect the Rights of NY Dual Eligibles (CPRNYDE)

      Consumer Advocacy on the FIDA Demonstration – Fully Integrated Dual Advantage – Managed Care Covering Medicare and Medicaid Services Starting 2015

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    • Protections for Children Fleeing Trafficking and Persecution

      NYLAG fights for due process rights for immigrant children fleeing trafficking and persecution.

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    • Broaden DACA Now, While We Wait for Congress to Act

      In just two years, DACA has proven its value in communities across the nation – it’s time to make the same opportunity available to more deserving young immigrants.

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    • NYLAG Calls for Further Protections in Medicaid MLTC

      NYLAG is an active advocate of protecting the rights of consumers surrounding Medicaid Managed Long Term Care.

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    • Consumer Credit Fairness Act

      NYLAG supports the Consumer Credit Fairness Act, because it would greatly reduce the number of unfair and abusive debt collection lawsuits, which are particularly harmful to elderly, disabled, and low and moderate income New Yorkers.

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    • Stop Employment Credit Checks

      NYLAG is on a coalition calling for legislation in New York City that would restrict the use of credit reports in hiring decisions.

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    • New York State Spousal Maintenance Standards

      NYLAG supports measures to help provide consistent, fair and predictable maintenance awards for vulnerable spouses in New York.

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    • President Obama: Expand Parole in Place

      NYLAG urges President Obama to take action to keep immigrant families together.

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    • NYLAG Joins #Not1more Campaign Urging White House Action

      NYLAG has endorsed the #Not1More Deportation Campaign, calling upon President Obama to suspend the high rates of deportation that too often lead to harsh treatment and deportation for LGBTQ immigrants.

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    • Sanction Reform Campaign: Making Welfare Work

      NYLAG is a a member organization of this state-wide campaign to save resources for the State and local districts by reducing sanctions, and help vulnerable New Yorkers work.

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    • DAPWorks For NYS

      NYLAG is a member organization of DAPWorks, a statewide campaign calling for increased funding for low-income, disabled New Yorkers in need of financial support.

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    • HEAL Immigrant Women & Families Act Coalition

      NYLAG supports this legislation, which removes barriers to affordable health care for immigrants authorized to live and work in the US and allows them to participate in the health care programs their tax dollars support.

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    • New York State Coalition for More Family Court Judges

      The New York State Family Court system is desperately short of judicial resources. NYLAG is an active member organization of this coalition, which advocates for more Family Court judges.

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    • New Yorkers for Responsible Lending

      NYLAG is a active member organization of this state-wide coalition that promotes access to fair and affordable financial services and the preservation of assets for all New Yorkers and their communities.

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  • Client Stories: Lou

    Lou's Long Island home was infiltrated by mold after Sandy, and the contractor he hired to clean up took his life savings but left the mold. Concerned for his family's health, Lou asked NYLAG to help him get justice for his family.

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