The work of the Justice Action Center reflects the interests of its many faculty and student affiliates. Listed below are the projects currently headed by members of the center.

The Economic Justice Project
Faculty Director: Richard Marsico
Direct Link: www.nyls.edu/ejp
The Economic Justice Project (EJP) is dedicated to promoting economic development in traditionally underserved communities, primarily through bank lending, investment, and services. The EJP uses the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) to hold banks and other lenders accountable to meet the credit, investment, and service needs of traditionally underserved neighborhoods.

The Racial Justice Project
Faculty Director: Deborah Archer
Direct Link: www.nyls.edu/rjp
The Racial Justice Project is a legal advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the constitutional and civil rights of people who have been denied those rights on the basis of race and to increase public awareness of racism and racial injustice in the areas of education, employment, political participation, and criminal justice. The Racial Justice Project’s advocacy includes litigation, training, and public education.

The Safe Passage Immigration Project
Faculty Codirectors: Lenni Benson and Lindsay Curcio
Direct Link: www.nyls.edu/immigration
Each year, thousands of children enter the United States alone, seeking refuge from abuse and maltreatment. Others migrate to the United States with parents who are unable or unwilling to care for them, and end up in foster care. None are entitled to immigration counsel at government expense. Many are eligible for asylum. Others may qualify for Special Immigrant Juvenile status, which allows unaccompanied minors to become permanent residents. The Justice Action Center's Safe Passage Project works with attorneys and law students to provide pro bono services to juveniles.