We urge our partners and allies to submit public comments where possible and join us in opposing efforts to strip away essential supports from immigrant families and undermine our collective well-being.
About CLASP The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is a national, nonpartisan, anti-poverty organization advancing policy solutions that work for people with low incomes and people of color. We advocate for public policies and programs at the federal, state, and local levels that…
Our fight to ensure the dignity, security, and well-being of those who have been most marginalized is far from over, and CLASP is ready to meet the moment.
By Sirisha Dinavahi – LA Post (EXCERPT) Mental health care is critical for families facing uncertainty. Suma Setty, a senior policy analyst with the Center for Law and Social Policy, noted that even the threat of separation could harm children: “Even just the threat [of…
CLASP seeks to ensure that the Universal Paid Leave program and the paid parental, family, and medical leave for district employees is equitable and can operate soundly to best support the city’s workers and economy alike. With this in mind, we are writing today in…
By Rainesford Stauffer (EXCERPT) She isn’t alone. The United States does not require employers to offer paid family and medical leave and paid sick time. Workers who need time off to have a baby, care for a sick relative, or recover from injury or illness depend on the generosity of…
This fight is far from over, and CLASP stands ready to work with partners to ensure that impacted families and service providers are informed about their rights.
The Senate bill cuts nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and Marketplace health care, ultimately leaving at least 16 million uninsured and millions more with higher costs to keep their health insurance.
Food insecurity or the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life is not just a symptom of poverty; it’s a silent force exacerbating the Black maternal health crisis.