In re K.B. – NACC and partners filed this amicus brief in the Supreme Court of Maryland opposing the exclusion of a young person from her own dependency hearing.  

In re E.L. and D.L. v. Adams County Sheriff et. al. – NACC joined partners to oppose a ban on in-person family time for parents experiencing incarceration. The Petitioner’s motion to show cause was denied. 

Lawyers for Children et. al.v. New York OCFS – NACC joined partners in an amicus brief challenging a “host homes” regulation that exceeded its authority and included insufficient due process protections. 

In the Matter of Liam M. et. al. v. ACS, – NACC joined an amicus brief arguing against unnecessary and unlawful family surveillance in a matter in which intrafamily violence was alleged.  

In the Interest of Minor Child, B.J.S. – NACC joined an amicus brief authored by Colorado’s Office of the Child’s Representative arguing that the child, through client-directed counsel, should be permitted to file the same pleadings (TPR) as the GAL.  

MD v. Abbott: NACC joined partners in this amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, urging the Court to grant a petition for certiorari and provide guidance on the proper standard for reassignment of district court judge. 

CLSEPA et. al. v. HHS et. al.: NACC and 23 children’s rights organizations filed this amicus brief educating the Ninth Circuit about the importance of counsel for kids. 

Ocean S.: NACC and partners filed this brief in the Ninth Circuit, explaining the importance and effectiveness of federal courts as forums for systemic relief for young people in foster care.  

Jonathan R. v. Morrissey et. al: NACC joined a coalition of amici in a Fourth Circuit brief regarding the importance of federal courts to seek redress for harms experienced while in foster care.  

K.W. and K.A. v. City of New York et. al.: NACC and partners filed an amicus brief in New York about the harms of removal and children’s related constitutional rights