New York City sued over alleged racial discrimination in removal of children by protective services
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against New York City's administration for children's services, alleging racial discrimination in the emergency removal of children from their families. The plaintiffs claim that Black and Latino families are disproportionately affected by this practice, which bypasses judicial review. The lawsuit seeks to hold the agency accountable and prevent unconstitutional family separations.
- ▪Two families filed a class-action lawsuit against New York City alleging abuse of emergency removal powers by the administration for children's services.
- ▪The lawsuit claims that Black and Latino families are disproportionately affected by these removals, making up 90% of cases.
- ▪An April 2026 study found that the ACS uses its emergency power in over 50% of removals, often without a court order.
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Activists in Brooklyn demand that the city’s administration for children's services be defunded, on 20 June 2020. Photograph: Erik McGregor/LightRocket/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenActivists in Brooklyn demand that the city’s administration for children's services be defunded, on 20 June 2020. Photograph: Erik McGregor/LightRocket/Getty ImagesNew YorkNew York City sued over alleged racial discrimination in removal of children by protective servicesPlaintiffs say children’s services uses ‘emergency removal’ disproportionately against Black and Latino families Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Adria R WalkerFri 29 May 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 08.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleOn Thursday, two families filed a class-action lawsuit against…
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