June 2008

Saving Lives Requires a Comprehensive Testing Process

(New York, June 27, 2008) – HIV Law Project applauds the initiative of the New York City Department of Health (DOH) to expand HIV testing in the Bronx (“City is Pushing for H.I.V. Test for All in Bronx,” June 26, 2008). Expanding testing will ensure that more people know their status, and that those who test positive are diagnosed early in the course of their illness. However, expanded testing won’t save lives unless patients who test positive are connected with on-going care and all those tested receive counseling about risk and prevention.
June 27, 2008 - Press Release print version .pdf

December 2007

Homeland Security Singles Out and Discriminates Against HIV-Positive People

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is raising the bar for discrimination against HIV-positive people, reports HIV Law Project. Despite promises in 2006 to ease the devastating consequences of the HIV entry bar, in operation since 1993, the DHS has issued new proposed regulations that further restrict HIV-positive people from traveling to and seeking entry into the United States as temporary visitors.

December 17, 2007 - Press Release print version .pdf

OCTOBER 2007

The New York State AIDS Advisory Council Threatens Valued Legal Protections

The New York State AIDS Advisory Council threatens valued legal protections for all New York State residents testing for HIV, says HIV Law Project.

October 12, 2007 - Press Release print version .pdf