At a time when food insecurity is on the rise due to SNAP delays across the country, the Trump administration chose cut food benefits for millions to give tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy. This is a terrible step in the wrong direction.

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We’re suing the State of Alaska over their massive SNAP delays that violate the rights of low-income Alaskans. People need to eat every single day, and we will continue to hold the State accountable for their failures. alaskapublic.org/news/health/...

Our lawsuit over Alaska’s ongoing SNAP delays takes a major step forward. Read the latest update here: nclej.org/news/groups-...

NCLEJ strongly opposes a proposed rule by the USDOL that would deprive more than 3.7 million homecare workers of their rights to receive minimum wage and overtime. Learn more about our advocacy for homecare workers:

We’re honored to be recognized by Legal Services of Eastern Missouri through their 2025 Melton M. Lewis Equal Justice Award. Together, we’re combating SNAP dysfunction and expanding access to food benefits for low-income Missourians.

We have filed an appellate brief with the New York Court of Appeals to defend labor and disability rights for New Yorkers with disabilities receiving public assistance. nclej.org/news/advocat...

We’re honored to receive the 2025 Melton M. Lewis Equal Justice Award by our incredible partner, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. Together, we’re fighting to expand access to food benefits in Missouri. www.youtube.com/watch?v=USc2...

We are deeply excited to welcome Jason D. Williamson as NCLEJ’s next Executive Director! As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, our work is more important than ever. Visit nclej.org to learn more about our efforts to advance racial, economic, and disability justice.

We are excited to announce the hiring of Jason D. Williamson as NCLEJ’s next Executive Director. nclej.org/press/nclej-...

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NCLEJ Executive Director Dennis Parker served on the New Jersey Reparations Council to examine segregation in New Jersey’s communities. Read the Council's report calling for transformational change through reparations:

The work of NCLEJ to defend low-income communities is more important than ever. Learn more about our high-impact litigation and join us at nclej.org.

We’ve filed a new motion for a temporary restraining order to stop the USDA from illegally collecting the personal data of millions of SNAP recipients. No one should be forced to surrender their privacy to feed their families. nclej.org/news/plainti...

We're honored to receive the “For the Common Good” Award from the Legal Services of Eastern Missouri in recognition of our continuing partnership in the pursuit of justice. Together, we're fighting to ensure access to SNAP for vulnerable Missourians. lsem.org/common-good-...

Join us as we amplify the voices of Black women on July 10th for Black Women's Equal Pay Day. Let’s demand equal pay for equal work. It’s time for change. #EqualPayNow

Trump’s tax bill will further worsen food insecurity by causing millions of people to lose SNAP benefits. Work requirements are a major step in the wrong direction – we must make it easier for people to access the benefits they need to live, not harder. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Trump’s awful bill, which has just passed the House, stands to slash food benefits for hundreds of thousands by expanding work requirements and cutting SNAP funding by $230 billion over the next decade. abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/tru...

ICYMI: The New Jersey Reparations Council has published a report outlining proposals to address the harm of slavery and racial discrimination against Black New Jerseyans. Read it here: www.njreparationscouncil.org/report

NCLEJ Executive Director Dennis Parker has served with the New Jersey Reparations Council to examine segregation in New Jersey’s housing market, public school system, and communities.

We’ve won a major settlement in our wage discrimination and retaliatory firing lawsuit against Apple-Metro, the NYC franchisee for Applebee’s restaurants. Read the update here: workersworldtoday.com/landmark-set...

Our high impact litigation advances racial, economic, and disability justice for low-income people. Learn more and sign up for updates at nclej.org.

On Juneteenth, we commemorate the end of chattel slavery in the US. We must recommit our efforts to advancing racial justice and dismantling structural inequality for black and brown people.

LGBTQIA+ women earn about 87 cents for every dollar the typical worker earns. Wage equity means more than just a paycheck—it also means fair access to benefits like #PaidLeave and workplaces where everyone is safe, seen, and supported.

ICYMI, we’re suing Alaska over their SNAP delays that deprive low-income people of critical food benefits. Read the latest update here:

Earlier this year, we won a preliminary injunction against Alaska in our lawsuit challenging their SNAP processing delays. We continue to fight to ensure that vulnerable Alaskans get access to the food benefits they need to survive. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

ICYMI: The Trump Admin paused their demand for the personal data of millions of SNAP recipients following a lawsuit we filed w/ @studentdefense.bsky.social, @nclej.bsky.social, and @epic.org on behalf of students + individuals receiving SNAP, @mazonusa.bsky.social‬, and @epic.org protdem.org/4krIVfi

“If lawmakers pass the package as it stands now, their actions are likely to increase crime nationwide, in red states, blue states, cities, rural areas and everywhere in between.” thehill.com/opinion/heal...

“The Trump administration has backed off a demand that states hand over personal information about food stamp recipients in the face of a lawsuit brought by a coalition of public interest groups.” / via @nytimes.com @protectdemocracy.org @nclej.bsky.social @mazonusa.bsky.social @epic.org

In response to our lawsuit, the Trump administration has paused their unlawful demand for the personal data of millions of SNAP recipients. We will fight back against lawless attempts to use SNAP as a political weapon. www.npr.org/2025/06/03/n...

“Americans are clear that everyone has a high expectation of privacy regarding their personal information — and SNAP applicants do not cede that expectation in exchange for receiving vital support to meet their basic needs.” kansasreflector.com/2025/06/03/u...

In response to our lawsuit, the Trump administration has agreed to pause their demand for the personal data of millions of SNAP recipients. We will continue to fight against the federal government’s lawless attempts to use SNAP as a political weapon. nclej.org/news/trump-a...

BREAKING: The Trump Administration has paused their demand for the personal data of millions of SNAP recipients. This comes after a lawsuit we filed with @protectdemocracy.org, @mazonusa.bsky.social @nclej.bsky.social, and @epic.org. defendstudents.org/news/trump-a...

We’re suing the USDA to challenge their illegal demand for state and third-party vendors to turn over the personal information of SNAP recipients. We want to keep food on the tables of millions of SNAP recipients, while keeping their personal data out of the hands of DOGE.

We just sued USDA w/ @studentdefense.bsky.social & @nclej.bsky.social‬ on behalf of @Epic.org & @mazonusa.bsky.social. The USDA’s illegal demands for the personal info of millions of SNAP recipients could set a dangerous precedent impacting all Americans and won't be tolerated. protdem.org/4k2nIZe

1/4: NEWS: We’re suing the USDA with @protectdemocracy.org‬ and @studentdefense.bsky.social‬ on behalf of @Epic.org and @mazonusa.bsky.social. The USDA’s illegal demands for the personal information of millions of SNAP recipients will not be tolerated.

We just filed a lawsuit against the USDA with @protctdemocracy and @studentlegalnet on behalf of @EPICprivacy & @MAZONusa. USDA’s illegal demands for states and third-party vendors to turn over the personal data of SNAP recipients must be stopped. Read more here: nclej.org/news/usda-su...

As a member of the 13th Forward Coalition, we urge the NYS Legislature to pass the No Slavery in New York Act, the Commissary Reform Bill, and the Prison Wage Act to end forced labor, control costs, and raise pay for incarcerated workers. www.wwlp.com/news/propose...

Our 2025 Justice Maker Awards was an incredible success, and we’d like to thank our sponsors and guests for joining us in celebration of our 60th anniversary.

NCLEJ has won a major victory in our SNAP lawsuit against Missouri. The Court has ordered the State to implement significant fixes to their administration of SNAP within 60 days.

Missouri’s Department of Social Services has created unnecessary and illegal barriers to obtaining SNAP benefits, and we are grateful the Court has once again vindicated the rights of low-income and disabled Missourians.

“If the administration has reason to believe that a recipient of federal funds is violating civil rights law, then let it follow established process rather than use political rhetoric to violate the very laws it is purporting to enforce.”

We have won a major victory in our SNAP lawsuit against Missouri. The Court has ordered the State to implement significant fixes to ensure that eligible Missourians have access to the food benefits they need to survive.

There is still time to get your tickets! Please join us for our Spring Gala on Tuesday, May 13. View ads and sponsorship levels here: secure.qgiv.com/for/2025just...

In another major victory in our SNAP lawsuit against Missouri, the Court has ordered Missouri DSS to take remedial action to improve their dysfunctional administration of SNAP. Read the full update here:

PROTECT WORKING MOMS! The agencies meant to defend working families are under attack. EEOC, OFCCP, Women's Bureau, and NLRB are facing devastating cuts that leave workplace protections unenforceable. Tell Congress to restore these vital protections.

We’re excited to partner with @rwjf.bsky.social to protect and expand access to SNAP benefits across the United States. Learn more: nclej.org/news/nclej-a...

We are incredibly excited to host our 2025 Justice Maker Awards on May 13. Our event will honor incredible changemakers who make a difference in the lives of marginalized communities. View ads and sponsorships here: secure.qgiv.com/for/2025just...

This #MayDay, we fight to end ALL forms of exploitation, including forced labor in NY prisons. Support the No Slavery in NY Act. Dignity can't wait. #13thForward #EndForcedLabor #NoSlaveryInNY 13thforward.com

Americans crave an economy with lower cost of living, a secure retirement and steady family-sustaining wages. @lfevalle.bsky.social and I lay out five hard numbers that show we are getting further away from this goal after #100days of Trump tcf.org/content/comm...