National Center for Law and Economic Justice

10/08/2026

We have won our motion to compel discovery against a private transitional housing contractor in our lawsuit on behalf of an individual who was unlawfully denied disability accommodation while on parole. Read the update:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2026 Contact: Patrick Fowler, Communications Strategist | [email protected]   ILLINOIS – The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) moved to compel discovery against Defendants Saiyd Joyce and Next Step Recovery Homes, LLC,...

10/07/2026

On October 15, NCLEJ will join our 13th Forward Coalition partners for a screening and panel discussion of “The Alabama Solution,” an Oscar-nominated documentary telling the story of incarcerated activists fighting against abuse, corruption, and coverups in Alabama prisons.

You won't want to miss this important discussion. RSVP here: https://secure.ngpvan.com/mq7vojLLBUOre_gfuTS7ww2

09/10/2026

Thousands of Alaskan families continue to go hungry. The Alaska District Court was wrong to find that Alaskans have no legal recourse, and we are appealing to hold the State accountable for their unlawful SNAP delays.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2026 ALASKA — The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) and Northern Justice Project filed an appeal to their lawsuit to ensure access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for...

09/03/2026

In honor of Labor Day, we’re excited to share both our Labor Day Playlist and a new Blog Post penned by NCLEJ Senior Policy Counsel Lisa Zucker discussing the holiday’s history, NCLEJ’s worker advocacy, and the pivotal role that workers play in our society. Read it here: https://nclej.org/blog/an-ode-to-workers

08/25/2026

The USDA’s unlawful SNAP food restriction waivers have caused enormous confusion for both SNAP recipients and participating retailers. In June, NCLEJ’s lawsuit struck down these waivers in CO, IA, NE, TN, and WV.

The moves by dozens of states to restrict what their residents can buy with the food assistance program’s benefits follow years of lawmakers petitioning the federal government for similar strictures.

08/21/2026

Jeffrey Shinder, Founding Partner at Shinder Cantor Lerner: “The court’s decision is firmly grounded in the law, and we are confident it will be upheld on appeal, preserving consistency and predictability that participants and retailers deserve and ensuring that the program works as Congress intended.”

The Trump administration is appealing a federal court order that stymied its push to prevent food stamp recipients from using federal benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks.

08/18/2026

Are you a law student looking for a legal internship? NCLEJ is hiring! Learn more about our 2027 Spring and Summer economic justice internship program to support our ongoing impact litigation and advocacy:

Current Opportunities Senior Attorney (Racial and Disability Justice) Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 Internship Summer 2027 Internship

08/14/2026

We’re excited to welcome Autumn Peña to the team as Administrative Assistant!

08/13/2026

“Arbitration is never a worker-friendly forum,” said Carmela Huang, a senior attorney at the National Center for Law and Economic Justice. “It’s a way of really keeping workers from accessing their rights once they’ve been established.”

Federal and state laws require that all tips go to workers, but for weeks this season, young fast food workers at Maimonides Park were only paid an hourly wage.

08/13/2026

Are you a public interest lawyer advocating on behalf of low-income clients? Then make sure to sign up for NCLEJ’s Federal Practice Manual for Legal Aid Attorneys, free to access at the NCLC Digital Library:

Read Chapter 1 & Table of Contents The National Center for Law and Economic Justice’s Federal Practice Manual for Legal Aid Attorneys guides legal aid and public interest lawyers through all stages of federal litigation. Previously coordinated by the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, this Revised 202...