In the News
Quartz: The case for Spanish-speaking courts in places like the Bronx—and all over the US
“Simply put, Spanish-speaking Americans rarely receive their constitutional right to a fair and speedy trial. ‘If we’re trying to have a fair justice system, then…
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.…
Teen Vogue: SNAP Benefits Are Important to Young People in the United States
“The proposed change is ill-informed, overly bureaucratic, and further punishes and stigmatizes low-income children, young people, and families who rely on this crucial nutrition assistance.…
New York Law Journal: Accord Struck in Suit Over NYPD Withholding of Seized Property
“The New York City government has reached a settlement with plaintiffs attorneys in a suit challenging the police department’s retention of seized cash and property…
Patch: NYPD Ordered To Make Retrieving Phones, Cash After Arrests Easier
“This dysfunctional and unconstitutional practice disproportionately harms the low-income communities that are targeted by broken windows policing and least able to afford these costly consequences.”…
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…