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Thunder Wire: NBA Players union issues statement vowing to support social justice
“We have always supported civil rights organizations like the Legal Defense Fund, Chicago Votes, Bronx Defenders, Brooklyn Defenders, National Museum of African American History and…
The Marshall Project: Is Child Abuse Really Rising During The Pandemic?
“We have a child welfare system that is particularly, extremely sensitive to the media, so we should be very sure of narratives before we put…
Warwick Valley Dispatch: Comm. Members Discuss Anti-Racism Focus In Warwick Schools
“A virtual “town hall” meeting for Warwick parents and educators took place on Sun., June 7, via zoom conference, with over 30 attendees. Its purpose…
Law360: Virus Concerns Loom Over Handling Of Mass Arrests
“Police should not be arresting individuals who are peacefully exercising their First Amendment right to protest, said Ann Mathews, managing director of the criminal defense…
The Appeal: The NYPD ‘Cancelled’ Police Court Appearances, Leaving People To Sit In Jail
“Over the next four weeks, the city’s criminal courts began addressing the backlog. But then the NYPD issued its directives canceling court appearances. “You have…
News12 Brooklyn: Unrest in America: A News 12 Special Report
Lenora Easter, BxD’s Early Defense Team Leader, spoke with News12 Brooklyn about Bronx Defenders’ legal emergency hotline and everything that public defenders have been dealing…
Gothamist: As Civil Courts Reopen, Tenant Advocates Fear Coronavirus Could Spread In A Busy Housing Court
“Tenant advocates also have many outstanding questions. A group of them are calling on OCA to postone all phases of the reopening of the city’s…
Courthouse News: New York City Reaches Virus Milestone With Infections Down to 1%
“During the public testimony portion of the City Council hearing, New Yorkers expressed outrage over the behavior of the NYPD during citywide protests. “As public…
News12: Public defenders across the city stand in solidarity with the black community
“Public defenders from across the city stood in solidarity with the black community and the Black Lives Matter movement on Monday. Protesters walked from the Bronx Supreme…
The Riverdale Press: Horace Mann alumni consider rescinding 2011 award to William Barr
“Although courts ruled the program unfairly targeted minority communities, it was allowed to remain in the books. Mayor Bill de Blasio has reduced the number…