Justice Center News
The Justice Center News blog features our advocacy on issues affecting low-income New Yorkers today and the latest CBJC happenings. For press releases, click here. For publications, click here.
Justice Center and Willkie Farr & Gallagher Partner on Emergency Planning for Immigrant Families Legal Clinic
by CBJC StaffMay 4, 2017
The City Bar Justice Center’s Immigrant Justice Project and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP held a legal clinic on April 27, 2017 to advise immigrant families on what legal measures they may take to protect their citizen children.
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This National Volunteer Week, Thank You to Lawyers Who Make a Difference
by Carol BocknerApril 26, 2017
National Volunteer Week (April 23rd- 29th) is another welcome opportunity for CBJC to express our gratitude to the many lawyers who give their time, their expertise and their commitment to New Yorkers who cannot afford legal counsel.
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Hope for Homeless Families in the Proposed Home Stability Support Program
by CBJC StaffApril 3, 2017
Marta M., a disabled woman and her sixteen year old daughter, Sandra, moved out of their shelter last year with a limited public assistance rent supplement only provided to those with children under eighteen. “When Sandra turns nineteen, the family is likely to end up homeless, again, just like many of my clients who have … Continue reading Hope for Homeless Families in the Proposed Home Stability Support Program
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Free Small Business Legal Clinic Held in Honor of Women’s History Month
by Faith AlexanderMarch 29, 2017
NELP organized a free small business legal clinic in honor of Women’s History Month in order for women entrepreneurs to receive brief, personalized legal advice. Held on March 22, 2017, the clinic was conducted in partnership with Blank Rome LLP.
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Emergency Preparedness for Families Affected by the Executive Orders on Immigration
by CBJC StaffMarch 8, 2017
On March 6, the City Bar held “Emergency Preparedness for Families Affected by the Executive Orders on Immigration,” which included a panel of immigration and family law experts who discussed parental directives, and other legal measures immigrant families may be able to take to protect their children.
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Increased State Housing Subsidy Will Help Poor Families Avoid Homelessness
by Lisa Pearlstein, Esq.March 3, 2017
Now life is about to change for the better for Rochelle, her girls, and the thousands of families receiving FEPS. New York State just settled a lawsuit filed by The Legal Aid Society and Hughes Hubbard & Reed by agreeing to significantly increase the FEPS subsidies it issues on behalf of low-income families with children in New York City.
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