June 28, 1969 at the New York City’s Stonewall Inn, patrons of the bar were fed up with the consistent raids, harassment, and arrests by police for daring to live out loud in a safe space. At this raid, on that day, the patrons stood up to the police with protests and clashes that lasted …
New York, NY—July 23, 2025 In a significant victory for New York City nursing home residents and their families, Mobilization for Justice (“MFJ”), in partnership with Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP, secured a landmark class action settlement for individuals who were denied access to a state program that would have helped them receive essential …
June is Pride Month. Since its inception, Pride has always been about love, community, and protest. This year is no different. Pride Month is a time for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to come together to fight for our rights, push for equality, and demand a brighter, more just future for everyone. It is also a …
March is Women’s History Month. This is a time to celebrate and uplift women’s equality and progress while also recognizing the contributions of women throughout history. The theme for 2025 is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” which celebrates the women who have dedicated their work and lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. …
Earlier this week, after months of bargaining, both MFJ and LSSA voted to ratify a previously reached Memorandum of Understanding to settle contract negotiations and end a strike, ratifying a new three-year contract. MFJ staff returned to work on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. MFJ and LSSA successfully reached numerous agreements – contract amendments, listed below …
NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 – Today, Mobilization for Justice and Simpson Thacher &Bartlett LLP filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of a group of New York City students with disabilities and their families, aiming to remedy the New York City Department of Education’s (“NYCDOE’s”) systemic failure to provide special education evaluations to students …
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Mobilization for Justice’s (MFJ) mission is to achieve justice for all. We prioritize the needs of people who are low-income, disenfranchised, or have disabilities as they struggle to overcome the effects of social injustice and systemic racism. We provide the highest-quality free, direct civil legal assistance, conduct community education and build partnerships, engage in policy advocacy, and bring impact litigation. MFJ also promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace, and understands the need to eliminate all racial disparities to achieve justice for all.
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