The incoming Trump Administration plans to roll back DHS's protected areas policy, risking immigrant families' access to schools, child care, hospitals, and vital services, sparking fear and harm.
Today’s release of the U.S. Census Bureau’s report on poverty and income shows that a strong economy matters for workers and families – yet far more is needed to reduce poverty.
The statement can be attributed to Emily Andrews, director of education, labor, and worker justice at the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP). Washington, D.C., September 5, 2024—When workers or their loved ones are faced with violence, they need paid time off to begin…
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is disappointed by the failure of today’s vote in the U.S. Senate to advance the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) and the Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 2, AFL-CIO are pleased to announce the voluntary recognition of the CLASP Workers United union.
Because countless federal regulations support people with low incomes, these Supreme Court decisions on agency rulemaking have the potential to significantly affect their lives.
More than 100 state administrators and advocates gathered for a two-day conference this week to share best practices for implementing successful paid family and medical leave programs at the state level.
Washington, D.C., June 13, 2024—The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) today announced that Indivar (Indi) Dutta-Gupta, who has led the antipoverty nonprofit organization as president and executive director since 2022, will step down on June 14th for personal reasons. “Serving as CLASP’s president and executive…
CLASP is pleased to announce the spinoff and launch of a new youth-focused nonprofit that builds upon two decades of youth policy work: The National Collaborative for Transformative Youth Policy.