Two families have initiated a class-action lawsuit against New York City, alleging that the Administration for Children's Services employs its emergency removal powers in a racially discriminatory manner, disproportionately affecting Black and Latino families. The lawsuit claims this practice allows the agency to remove children without court orders, causing potential long-term harm to families.
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Two families have initiated a class-action lawsuit against New York City, alleging that the Administration for Children's Services employs its emergency removal powers in a racially discriminatory manner, disproportionately affecting Black and Latino families. The lawsuit claims this practice allows the agency to remove children without court orders, causing potential long-term harm to families.
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New York City sued over alleged racial discrimination in removal of children by protective services
Class-action lawsuit filed against New York City over alleged racial discrimination in child removal practices