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BxD’s Sarah Deri Oshiro speaks with NY1 Noticias’ Pura Política
Sarah Deri Oshiro, managing director of our Immigration Practice speaks with NY1 Noticias about the urgent need for ICE to stop targeting New Yorkers who…
In Justice Today: NYPD Agrees To New Rules Limiting Its Seizures of New Yorkers’ Property
“The settlement has far-reaching reforms that will require the NYPD and the Bronx DA to make significant changes to the way they handle these processes.…
Wall Street Journal: NYPD Required To Return Seized Items Faster
Niji Jain, our Impact Litigation Attorney, on The Bronx Defenders’ settlement of a federal lawsuit claiming the NYPD unconstitutionally keeps money and other property long…
amNewYork: Justine Olderman is defending the Bronx
“Our entire model is designed around the intersection of people’s involvement in various justice systems. Let’s say you were held in on bail. What are…
WNYC: Racial Disparities Persist in Who’s Arrested for Pot Possession
“We know that these [marijuana] arrests are really harmful and destructive to our clients, their families and their communities,” said Scott Levy, Special Counsel to…
The Daily Record: County’s grant rejection generates criticism
“Holistic lawyers and social workers don’t intimidate child witnesses, but work collaboratively with parents to strengthen and stabilize their families. They help inform the child…
Rikers Island inmate to finally be sentenced after spending nearly 7 years in jail
“There’s no way justice is going to be served at sentencing because the only justice is for him to be granted a new trial.” Karen…
HuffPost: Our Government’s Latest Betrayal
“The end of DACA and TPS violates the trust that about one million people placed in our Government and principles of fundamental fairness. TPS and…
Bronx woman faces eviction from dead mom’s NYCHA home — even if she pays bills
“I’m 74. I want to live in peace in my place.” Aida Reyes is a client of The Bronx Defenders who is being threatened with…
Letter to Editor on Foster Care and Opioids
“Children harmed by their parents should of course be protected. But any proposed approach to the opioid crisis that defaults to sending children to foster…