National Center for Law and Economic Justice

Legal ServicesNew York, United States11-50 Employees

The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) operates as a legal services organization dedicated to economic justice, pursuing systemic reforms through class action litigation and policy advocacy. Founded in 1965 amid the civil rights movement, it has collaborated with southern civil rights lawyers, community-based organizations, and other advocacy groups to improve the delivery of income support and related human services for disadvantaged people. The organization is based in New York City, at 275 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1506. The work centers on using the law to safeguard legal and constitutional rights while expanding access to essential supports across the country.

NCLEJ combines litigation with broad collaboration, working with major law firms and networks representing civil rights, women's rights, immigrants' rights, and other advocacy communities to amplify its impact. In early 2026, NCLEJ filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture to challenge SNAP waivers that limit food benefits, with support from the Food Research & Action Center.

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