LegalHealth

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.
The post NYLAG Responds to Teen migrant from Guatemala found deceased from flu while inside U.S. Border Patrol cell appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .

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.
The post NYLAG’s Testimony on Undocumented Immigrants’ Access to Lifesaving Treatments appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and the administrative arm of DHS, has reversed its decision and will continue to use their power to consider requests for deferred action for medical reasons.
The post NYLAG opposes work requirements for recipients of food stamps appeared first on New York Legal Assistance.

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.
The post Report: Improving legal options for incapacitated adults appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .

NYLAG attorney Samantha Kubek speaks with Bronx News 12 on why government funding must continue for women veteran legal clinics.

NYLAG’s women veterans clinic at the Bronx VA demonstrates the significance of legal counsel for veterans.

NYLAG supports funding for legal services for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness
The post Bill offers glimmer of hope for homeless veterans appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .

Randye Retkin, director of NYLAG’s LegalHealth Division, quoted in this article in Gothamist.
The post Shield from deportation restored, following outcry, for immigrants with critically ill children appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), the administrative arm of DHS, has reversed its decision and will continue to use their power to consider requests for deferred action for medical reasons.
The post USCIS reverses decision on medical deferred action appeared first on New York Legal Assistance.

NYLAG attorney Brenda Bishop is interviewed about the LegalHealth Division’s model on Univision.
The post Undocumented man needs liver transplant appeared first on New York Legal Assistance Group .