NYLAG attorneys Ryan Foley and Meghan Brooks demand the Veteran Affairs act quickly to help veterans protect their benefits and health in this op-ed in Task & Purpose.
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NYLAG attorney Ryan Foley explains the benefits of having qualified and experienced attorneys assisting veterans with the complexities surrounding their veteran-specific legal issues.
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Previous NYLAG attorney Christina Holder calls for a reform to the current visa policy to allow life-saving medical transplants—regardless of immigration status.
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NYLAG attorney Samantha Kubek speaks with Task & Purpose to unpack how the Veteran Affairs fails veterans with military sexual trauma.
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NYLAG and over 75 organizations compose an actionable plan to provide medical respite for the homeless with serious medical conditions.
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With the pressing need in NYC to address challenges of homeless New Yorkers with serious medical conditions, the Coalition for Housing and Health and NYLAG’S LegalHealth unit develop a model of medical respite and determine next steps.
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The death of a flu-ridden 16-year-old from Guatemala inside a U.S. Border Patrol cell calls into question the Trump administration’s treatment of immigrant families.
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NYLAG testifies to amend the Social Services law, in relation to coverage for healthcare services under the basic health program for individuals whose immigration status renders him or her ineligible for federal financial participation.
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As our population ages more and more families will have issues concerning the ability to take care of their loved ones. To address this problem, we have conducted a needs assessment and developed recommendations.
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NYLAG supports funding for legal services for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness
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