The Latino Action Network [LAN] today voiced support for a lawsuit filed by the Center for Social Justice at Seton Hall University which aims to challenge the removal of legal immigrants from the FamilyCare health program.
Latino Action Network Supports Lawsuit Against New Jersey for Suspending FamilyCare Benefits to Legal Immigrants
For Immediate Release: July 1, 2010
Christian Estevez, Executive Vice President – 973-418-7012
Daniel Santo Pietro, Chair of the Public Policy Committee – 732-496-9628
The Latino Action Network [LAN] today voiced support for a lawsuit filed by the Center for Social Justice at Seton Hall University which aims to challenge the removal of legal immigrants from the FamilyCare health program.
The coverage expires as of today. The State Department of Human Services and the Governor’s Office has yet to announce a plan for dealing with patients with chronic illnesses.
LAN intends to contact the Center for Social Justice to explore the possibility of joining the lawsuit.
“The lawsuit alleges discrimination and we agree,” said Christian Estevez, Executive Vice President of the Network. “It is immoral to suspend the benefits to these individuals and we praise the Center for Social Justice and the three immigrants for taking these steps to challenge this unjust policy.”
Daniel Santo Pietro, Chair of the LAN Public Policy Committee, said: “It is ironic that at the same time the federal government is expanding health coverage, the Christie Administration is seeking to cut health care benefits. The Christie Administration is acting out of political expedience knowing it will soon have to expand health coverage.”
The LAN was founded in 2009 as a vehicle to mobilize the Latino community to seek greater social and economic justice.
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