New York City sued over alleged racial discrimination in removal of children by protective services
Summary
Two families have filed a class-action lawsuit against New York City, claiming that the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) removes children from Black and Latino parents without court approval. The lawsuit says ACS uses emergency removal powers too often and in a way that unfairly targets these families.Key Facts
- The lawsuit argues ACS misuses emergency removal powers to take children without court orders.
- Emergency removal should only be used in urgent situations when there is no time to get court approval.
- An April 2026 study found ACS uses emergency removal in more than half of all child removals.
- Black and Latino families represent 90% of emergency removals, while white families represent about 3%.
- Last week, a U.S. appeals court ruled that separating children without judicial review is unconstitutional.
- The lawsuit is supported by several legal and advocacy groups representing parents and children.
- Plaintiffs claim ACS’s actions cause lasting harm and disproportionately affect minority families.
- ACS is accused of using fear and intimidation against families needing assistance.
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