On May 29, 2026, two families filed a class-action lawsuit against the city of New York, claiming that the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) misuses its emergency removal authority to take children from their parents without a court order. The plaintiffs allege that this practice disproportionately impacts Black and Latino families. The lawsuit argues that the emergency removal power, intended for urgent situations where obtaining a court order is not feasible, is being applied in a racially discriminatory manner, allowing the ACS to circumvent judicial review. The plaintiffs contend that this policy can have lasting negative effects on the families involved.
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Class-action lawsuit filed against New York City over alleged racial discrimination in child removal practices
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
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Class-action lawsuit filed against New York City over alleged racial discrimination in child removal practices
