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Challenge to New York City Emergency Child Removals

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City of New York · Administration for Children's Services emergency child-removal practices · Ongoing Litigation

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About this case

The lawsuit challenges the alleged practice of New York City's Administration for Children's Services removing children from their parents without first obtaining judicial authorization, including removals involving newborns and families with a history of substance use. The class action was filed recently and is ongoing.

Case overview

Defendant company
City of New York
Product or service
Administration for Children's Services emergency child-removal practices
Court case number
1:26-cv-04426
Case status
Ongoing Litigation
Lawsuit type
Other
Reported harm
Discrimination

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